microprocessors

[mahy-kroh-pros-es-er, uh-ser; especially Brit. ‐proh-ses-er, ‐suh-ser]

mi·cro·proc·es·sor

[mahy-kroh-pros-es-er, uh-ser; especially Brit. ‐proh-ses-er, ‐suh-ser]
noun
an integrated computer circuit that performs all the functions of a CPU.

Origin:
1965–70; micro- + processor

mi·cro·proc·es·sing, noun
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microprocessor   (mī'krō-prŏs'ěs-ər)  Pronunciation Key 
An integrated circuit that contains a processor, such as a central processing unit.
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