control unit
nounUK /kənˈtrəʊl ˈjuːnɪt/
US /kənˈtroʊl ˈjuːnɪt/
The part of a computer that tells the other parts what to do.
The control unit sends signals to the memory and the math unit.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device or circuit that manages the operation of a machine or system.
The control unit of the elevator decides which floor to stop at.
3. A person or team that manages and directs an activity or organization.
The control unit coordinated the rescue operation from the command center.
4. In engineering, a module that regulates the flow of signals or power.
The motor's control unit adjusts its speed automatically.