Central Processing Unit
Context: Technology
The primary processor that executes instructions in a computer.
What Does CPU Stand For?
CPU
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Central Processing Unit
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, the main general-purpose processor that executes program instructions and coordinates many computer operations.
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- Central Processing Unit
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- Technology
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- CPU
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TechnologyCentral Processing Unit
βThe CPU executes instructions needed to run the computerβs programs.β
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