"CPU time" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: CPU times [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} CPU time (countable and uncountable, plural CPU times)
  1. (computing) The length of time that a central processing unit takes to process instructions for a particular program or task. Wikipedia link: CPU time Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Translations (time that a central processing unit takes to process instructions): timp de procesare (Romanian)
    Sense id: en-CPU_time-en-noun-g78PLoQe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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