CPU

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Noun

CPU (plural CPUs)

  1. (computer hardware) Initialism of central processing unit.
    Coordinate terms: FPU, GPU, TPU, PPU, MMU
  2. (video games) Any character or entity controlled by the game software.
    Synonym: NPC
  3. (computing, slang) The main computer case containing the central components of a personal computer. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  4. (nursing education) Initialism of clinical practice unit.

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Japanese

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Etymology

Borrowed from English CPU.

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Noun

CPU(シーピーユー) • (shīpīyū) 

  1. (computer hardware) a CPU

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Portuguese

Etymology

Orthographic borrowing from English CPU.

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Noun

CPU m (plural CPUs)

  1. (computer hardware) CPU (“central processing unit”)
    Synonym: UCP
  2. (computer hardware, proscribed) computer case, computer chassis, computer tower
    Synonym: gabinete
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