central processing
nounUK /ˈsɛntrəl ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /ˈsɛntrəl ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/
The main brain of a computer that does the thinking and math.
The central processing unit handles all the important jobs in the computer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The main part of a system where the most important work happens.
The central processing of orders happens at the main office.
3. In psychology, how the brain handles information it receives.
Central processing helps us understand what we see and hear.
4. The main stage in a factory where raw materials are turned into products.
The central processing area is where the ingredients are mixed.