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CPU

Pronunciation: /ˈse ˈpe ˈu/

“CPU” is a Portuguese word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. CPU (“central processing unit”)
  2. computer case, computer chassis, computer tower

In Portuguese

  1. circuito interno de um computador que armazena, processa e controla a maior parte das operações
  2. parte de um computador doméstico constituído por gabinete contendo em seu interior a maior parte dos dispositivos responsáveis pelo processamento de dados e gráficos
  3. rotina computacional que exerce controle de algum elemento de videojogo simulando o atuar de um videojogador

Etymology

Orthographic borrowing from English CPU.

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