"control unit" meaning in All languages combined

See control unit on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: control units [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} control unit (plural control units)
  1. (computing) The part of a central processing unit that directs its operation, converting instructions stored in memory into signals that determine the operation of the data path and other components. Categories (topical): Computing Translations (part of central processing unit): stirorgano (Esperanto)

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Alternative forms

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