microprocessor
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/ˌmaɪkroʊˈprɑːsesər/
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/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprəʊsesə/
small processing unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'microprocessor' originates from the combination of 'micro-' meaning 'small' and 'processor' meaning 'a device that processes data'.
Historical Evolution
'microprocessor' was coined in the 1970s as technology advanced to create smaller processing units.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any small processing unit, but now it specifically refers to the central processing unit in computers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/14 09:35