control unit

con·trol u·nit

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh n-trohl yoo-nit]
- /kənˈtroʊl ˈyu nɪt/
- /kənˈtrəʊl ˈjuːnɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-trohl yoo-nit]
- /kənˈtroʊl ˈyu nɪt/

Definitions of control unit words

noun control unit the part of the computer that processes hardware, software, and user inputs and directs their implementation 3
noun control unit the part of a CPU that interprets the instructions in programs and directs the operation of the entire system. 1
noun control unit controller (def 5). 1
noun Definition of control unit in Technology 1. (processor) The part of a CPU that sends control signals to other components to cause them to execute the machine cycle - fetch, decode, execute, store. 2. (architecture) Any device that controls the I/O operations of one or more peripheral devices, e.g. a disk controller. 1

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Origin of control unit

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Control unit

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control unit popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

control unit usage trend in Literature

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