CPU-light
|CPU-light|
B2
/siːpiːˈjuː laɪt/
minimal CPU usage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'CPU-light' originates from the combination of 'CPU' (Central Processing Unit) and 'light,' where 'light' means 'not heavy or demanding.'
Historical Evolution
'CPU-light' evolved from the need to describe software that does not heavily tax the CPU, a term that became more common with the rise of personal computing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not heavy or demanding on the CPU,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
refers to a software or process that requires minimal CPU resources to operate efficiently.
The new application is CPU-light, making it ideal for older computers.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 17:56