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Central processing unit
noun
Definitions
1.
noun
The part of a computer that fetches, decodes and executes instructions; attached directly to the memory. Abbreviated: CPU.
Synonyms
processor
mainframe
cpu
central processor
control unit
computer processor
coprocessor
graphics processing unit
microprocessor
data path
computer system
multiprocessor
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