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CPU definition

CPU (sē′pē′yo̵̅o̅′)

noun

central processing unit
also cpu

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CPU Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: And uses almost ALL cpu to actually log in.

Preposition: for

  • task: Hardware acceleration frees your CPU for other tasks, such as producing higher frame rates, so your games can run faster.

Adjective modifier

  • new: Of course, Intel did have a few years to plan its comeback and sort out a new CPU and memory architecture.

Modifies a noun

  • cooler: For those just looking for a quiet cpu cooler, I can't justify the £ 30 price tag.

Noun used with modifier

  • %: In some cases slowing the pc down with a 90 % cpu usage.
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