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coprocessor
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
co·proc·es·sor       (kō'prŏs'ěs-ər)  Pronunciation Key 
n.   A microprocessor that performs specialized functions that the central processing unit cannot perform or cannot perform as well and as quickly.

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coprocessor       (kō'prŏs'ěs-ər)  Pronunciation Key 
A microprocessor distinct from the central processing unit. A coprocessor performs specialized functions that the central processing unit cannot perform or cannot perform as well and as quickly.

Free On-line Dictionary of Computing - Cite This Source - Share This

coprocessor
Any computer processor which assists the main processor (the "CPU") by performing certain special functions, usually much faster than the main processor could perform them in software. The coprocessor often decodes instructions in parallel with the main processor and executes only those instructions intended for it.
The most common example is a floating point coprocessor (or "FPU"), others are graphics and networking.
(1995-01-05)

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