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CPU
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CPUCentral Processing Unit (part of a computer system)
CPUComputer Power User (magazine)
CPUCritical Patch Update (Oracle)
CPUConference des Presidents d’Universite (Conference of University Presidents)
CPUCentral Policy Unit
CPUCost Per Unit
CPUCommonwealth Press Union (UK)
CPUCentral Philippine University
CPUCommunist Party of Ukraine
CPUComputer Processing Unit
CPUCrime Prevention Unit
CPUCall Pick Up (PABX phone systems)
CPUColumbia Pacific University
CPUContract Postal Unit (US Post Office station)
CPUCustomer Pick-Up (shipping/transportation method)
CPUCalifornia Pacific University
CPUCalifornia Polytechnic University (aka Cal Poly)
CPUComputer Processor Unit
CPUCorporate Procurement Unit
CPUCash Pick Up
CPUChest-Pain Observation Unit
CPUCommunications Processor Unit
CPUChemical Protective Undergarments
CPUContribution Per Unit
CPUCommunity for Pittsburgh Ultimate
CPUCaption Projection Unit
CPUCertified Postal Unit
CPUCompetition Promotion Unit
CPUClinical Pharmacokinetic Unit
CPUChemical Protection Unit
CPUCollective Protection Unit


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The system includes a central processing unit, computer monitor, and microphone, which come on a small cart.
Video recording system by Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The camera functions as a stand-alone device complete with a central processing unit and Web server.
Pan/tilt IP camera by Filus, Sara / Los Angeles Business Journal
In the 1950s and early 1960s, engineers would check a computer by setting a radio beside the central processing unit to pick up the electromagnetic signals put out by switching vacuum tubes and, later, transistors.
Oldies but goodies. (Letters) by Science News
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