Definitions

CPU

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

Example Sentences

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BofA projects server CPU sales north of $40 billion at that point, or roughly a quarter of the total addressable market.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“We likely see enough progress to keep the foundry alive, with a clear ability to beat-and-raise near term given server CPU shortages.”

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Intel’s CEO noted strong CPU demand, with other CEOs requesting more chips in the past four weeks.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The next phase of AI is likely to be less about one chip and more about the full stack needed to scale AI, from CPU, GPU, memory to networking and servers, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

CPU trots over to tug on my shoelaces.

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

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