Processor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000962",
  "term": "Processor",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "The electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions from a computer program by performing basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output operations. Also known as a central processing unit (CPU), it is the primary component that drives the system's functions. The performance of a processor is measured by its clock speed, expressed in gigahertz (GHz), and the number of instructions it can execute per second.",
  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/processor/"
}