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Word

cpus

Definition

n. the central parts of a computer that perform calculations and control how the machine works. You use this word when talking about the hardware that makes a computer run.

n. the central processing units of a computer, responsible for executing instructions and performing the primary operations of the system. Often used in plural form to refer to the hardware components of a processor.

Examples

“Modern CPUs can handle thousands of tasks at once.”

“The engineer upgraded the server's CPUs to improve the speed of the database queries.”

“As multi-core CPUs become more prevalent, software developers must optimize their code to ensure that all available processing power is utilized efficiently.”

Examples

simple

“Modern CPUs can handle thousands of tasks at once.”

contextual

“The engineer upgraded the server's CPUs to improve the speed of the database queries.”

complex

“As multi-core CPUs become more prevalent, software developers must optimize their code to ensure that all available processing power is utilized efficiently.”

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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