In a computer, the microprocessor is the main microchip, which controls its most important functions.
[computing]
microprocessor in British English
(ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprəʊsɛsə)
noun
computing
a single integrated circuit performing the basic functions of the central processing unit in a small computer
microprocessor in American English
(ˌmaɪkroʊˈprɑsɛsər)
noun
a chip containing the logical elements for performing calculations, carrying out stored instructions, etc.: used as the central processing unit of a microcomputer
Word origin
micro- + processor
microprocessor in Electrical Engineering
(maɪkroʊprɒsɛsər)
Word forms: (regular plural) microprocessors
noun
(Electrical engineering: Semiconductor and electronic circuitry, Digital)
A microprocessor is a large-scale integrated circuit that can be programmed to perform arithmetic and logic functions and to manipulate data.
A microprocessor is a small chip part to control functions of digital systems like music players,electronic calculators, computers, and others.
The microprocessor is a CPU circuit contained within a silicon chip.
A microprocessor is a large-scale integrated circuit that can be programmed to perform arithmeticand logic functions and to manipulate data.
Examples of 'microprocessor' in a sentence
microprocessor
Close to Charlie was a vast control panel festooned with wires and blinking with tiny traffic lights controlled by a microprocessor.
Malcolm, John WHISTLER IN THE DARK (2001)
We couldn't risk someone getting hold of his microprocessor.
S.M. Stirling T2: INFILTRATOR (2001)
Word lists with
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parts of a computer
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microprocessor
British English: microprocessor NOUN
In a computer, the microprocessor is the main microchip, which controls its most important functions.