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microprocessor

/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprɒsɛsər/ noun · British & US
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What does microprocessor mean?

noun

A small computer processor that contains the entire central processing unit of a computer, typically on a single integrated circuit.

Example

"The new smartphone uses a powerful microprocessor to run multiple applications simultaneously."

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