coprocessor

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Synonyms: co-processor, co processor, processor, coprocessors

Antonyms: co-processor, co processor, processor, coprocessors

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computer hardware}} An additional [[microprocessor]] used to supplement the functionality of the [[central processing unit]], performing tasks such as [[floating-point]] arithmetic ([[floating-point unit]]) or [[graphic]]s calculations ([[graphics processing unit]]).

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