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CPU time

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The length of time that a central processing unit takes to process instructions for a particular program or task.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: process time, processing time, processor time

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Prozessorzeit — time that a central processing unit takes to process instructions
  • Hungarian: processzoridő — time that a central processing unit takes to process instructions
  • Hungarian: folyamatidő — time that a central processing unit takes to process instructions
  • Polish: czas pracy procesora — time that a central processing unit takes to process instructions
  • Romanian: timp de procesare — time that a central processing unit takes to process instructions
  • Russian: проце́ссорное вре́мя (procéssornoje vrémja) — time that a central processing unit takes to process instructions