central processor
nounUK /ˈsɛntrəl ˈprəʊsɛsə/
US /ˈsɛntrəl ˈprɑːsɛsər/
The main brain of a computer that does the thinking and makes everything work.
The central processor in my laptop helps it run games and videos smoothly.
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2. The part of a system that controls and coordinates all its activities.
The central processor of the factory manages every machine on the floor.
3. A person or group that organizes and directs a complex operation.
She acted as the central processor for the whole charity event.
4. In computing, the unit that fetches, decodes, and executes instructions.
The central processor handles millions of instructions every second.