microprocessor
[/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.prɑː.ses.ər/]
nounmasculinepl: microprocessors
microprocessador
1. A small electronic device that performs arithmetic and logical operations in a computer or digital device, serving as the central processing unit
The new smartphone features a powerful microprocessor that handles complex tasks efficiently.
O novo smartphone possui um microprocessador poderoso que executa tarefas complexas com eficiência.
2. The brain of a computer system that controls all operations and executes program instructions
Modern microprocessors can perform billions of calculations per second.
Os microprocessadores modernos podem realizar bilhões de cálculos por segundo.
The term 'microprocessor' is essential in both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities. In Brazil, it's a standard term in the growing tech industry, particularly in cities like São Paulo and the Vale do Silício (Silicon Valley equivalent). The word is used identically in Portugal and Brazil, reflecting the universal nature of computing terminology.
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