"central processing unit" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
is a type of:
- electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
- computer hardware, hardware - (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
has: cpu board, mother board - the main circuit board for a computer

is a part of: computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically

same as: c.p.u., central processor, cpu, mainframe, processor