mainprocessor
nounUK /meɪn ˈprəʊsesə/
US /meɪn ˈprɑːsesər/
The main processor is the brain of a computer that does the thinking work.
The main processor in my laptop helps it run games and videos smoothly.
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2. The primary chip in a device that handles most of its calculations.
The phone's main processor keeps apps opening quickly.
3. The central part of a system that controls the other parts.
In the robot, the main processor tells the motors what to do.
4. The most important computer chip in a machine, as opposed to helper chips.
The main processor handles the big jobs while smaller chips do the easy ones.