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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An additional microprocessor used to supplement the functionality of the central processing unit, performing tasks such as floating-point arithmetic (floating-point unit) or graphics calculations (graphics processing unit).

Etymology

From co- + processor.

Related phrases

central processing unitfloating pointfloating point unitgraphics processing unit

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