Definitions

microprocessor

[mahy-kroh-pros-es-er, ‑uh-ser, ‑-proh-ses-er, ‑suh-ser] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌprɒs ɛs ər, ‑ə sər, ‑ˌproʊ sɛs ər, ‑sə sər /

NOUN

integrated circuit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chip circuitry microchip silicon chip

WEAK

IC computer chip logic circuit microcircuit microelectronics microprocessor chip semiconductor chip transputer

Example Sentences

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Microprocessor expert Linley Gwennap, of the Linley Group, noted that Qualcomm had world-leading chips in several areas.

From Reuters • Feb. 26, 2018

"They need to get their road map stabilized," says Kevin Krewell, editor in chief of Microprocessor Report,a trade magazine.

From Time Magazine Archive

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Computer Science and Technology - High School

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Engineering - Middle School

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