English dictionary
microprocessor
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system
ExamplesA microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer.
A disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive.
Source: WordNet 3.0