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CPU

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central processing unit n.
computer n.
computer hardware n.
data processor n.

NOUN

central processing unit

Synonyms

WEAK

central processor mainframe processor

NOUN

computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

PC data processor desktop computer personal computer

STRONG

central processing unit device handheld computer laptop machine mainframe micro microcomputer mini minicomputer notebook notebook computer processor tablet

WEAK

abacus artificial intelligence brain electronic brain number cruncher thinking machine

NOUN

computer hardware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disk drive hardware modem personal computer supercomputer

WEAK

central processing unit computer computer unit data processor floppy disk hard drive magnetic disk microcomputer microelectronics device output device tape drive

NOUN

data processor

Synonyms

WEAK

Macintosh PC calculator laptop mac mainframe microcomputer number cruncher personal computer word processor

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Nvidia earnings are Wednesday but rival Advanced Micro Devices is the chip maker that could capitalize on booming CPU demand.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Leopold noted that Arm mostly benefits from rising demand through its business selling royalties and licensing for its chip designs — though its first-ever in-house CPU optimized to support AI workloads could offer an advantage.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Meanwhile, Nvidia introduced Vera, its first-ever standalone CPU, earlier this year, saying it opens the company up to a total addressable market it projects will reach $200 billion by the end of the decade.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

A specialised aquatic rescue unit was airlifted to the area to aid in the search, the CPU said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

I gently lift CPU off my lap and head for the patio gate.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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