control unit
Americannoun
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the part of a CPU that interprets the instructions in programs and directs the operation of the entire system.
Etymology
Origin of control unit
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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He was senior operations manager for the the UK's Marine Pollution Control Unit and one of the first people to step on board the Sea Empress after it ran aground.
From BBC
"The air traffic control unit where the problem appeared handles up to nearly 5,000 flights per day during the summer season," Kaperonis said.
From Barron's
You should not use any kind of electric blanket at all if any of the heating wires are visible, there is damage to the power cord or control unit, or it gives off a smell when switched on.
From BBC
He pressed buttons on the control unit and pushed the antenna to different positions.
From BBC
"Can the fuel cut-off switches be triggered electronically by the plane's electronic control unit without movement by the pilot? If the fuel cut-off switches tripped electronically, then it's a cause for concern," he told the BBC.
From BBC
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