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| Main Entry: |
computer
 [kuhm-pyoo-ter] 
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | calculating, data processing machine |
| Synonyms: | CPU, MAC, PC, abacus, adding machine, analog, artificial intelligence, brain*, calculator, clone, data processor, digital, electronic brain, laptop, mainframe, micro, microcomputer, mini, minicomputer, number cruncher, personal computer, thinking machine |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | central processing unit |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | main part of computer |
| Synonyms: | CPU, central processor, mainframe, processor |
| Main Entry: | computer hardware |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | computer's mechanical system |
| Synonyms: | CPU, central processing unit, computer, computer unit, data processor, disk drive, floppy disk, hard drive, hardware, magnetic disk, microcomputer, microelectronics device, modem, output device, personal computer, supercomputer, tape drive |
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Example Sentences
- The department secretary called our equipment guy to come install some software on my cpu.
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