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Ọpọ́lọ́ ẹ̀rọ

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English and Yoruba terms, then definitions, examples, analogies, and use-when in both languages.

English definition

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit - The central processor that executes program instructions.

Yoruba definition

Ọpọ́lọ́ ẹ̀rọ ni apá ẹ̀rọ tó ń ṣe àtúnṣe àwọn àṣẹ ètò, tó sì jẹ́ àkópọ̀ gbogbo iṣẹ́ kọ̀mpútà.

English example

A faster CPU shortens compile times.

Yoruba example

Ọpọ́lọ́ ẹ̀rọ tó yara n dín àkókò ìkànsí kù.

English analogy

The CPU is like the brain of a computer, processing information and making decisions.

Yoruba analogy

Ọpọ́lọ́ ẹ̀rọ jẹ́ bíi ọpọlọ kọ̀mpútà, tó ń ṣe àtúnṣe àlàyé àti ṣe ìpinnu.

English use when

Use 'CPU' when referring specifically to the processor, as opposed to other components like RAM or storage.

Yoruba use when

Lo 'Ọpọ́lọ́ ẹ̀rọ' nígbà tí o bá ń tọka sí apá ẹ̀rọ tó n ṣiṣẹ́, kó tó di àwọn apá míì bí RAM tàbí ibi ipamọ.

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