Meaning of the word "graphics processing unit" in English
What does "graphics processing unit" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
graphics processing unit
US /ˈɡræf.ɪks ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ ˈjuː.nɪt/
UK /ˈɡræf.ɪks ˈprəʊ.ses.ɪŋ ˈjuː.nɪt/
Noun
a specialized electronic circuit designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display device
Example:
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Modern video games require a powerful graphics processing unit to run at high settings.
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The graphics processing unit is also used for complex mathematical calculations in AI research.