noun
- a small computer chip that contains the central processing unit of a computer or electronic device
Usage: computing
Examples
- The smartphone’s microprocessor handles millions of calculations per second.
- Modern cars contain dozens of microprocessors to control various systems.
- Intel developed one of the first commercial microprocessors in 1971.
- The washing machine’s microprocessor controls the wash cycles automatically.
- Engineers designed a more efficient microprocessor for the new laptop.
- The microprocessor in your calculator performs basic arithmetic operations.
- Video game consoles rely on powerful microprocessors for graphics processing.