Meaning of the word motherboard in English

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motherboard

US /ˈmʌð.ɚ.bɔːrd/
UK /ˈmʌð.ɚ.bɔːrd/
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Noun

1.

a printed circuit board containing the main components of a computer or other electronic device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be plugged in.

Example:
The CPU is installed directly onto the motherboard.
Upgrading the motherboard can significantly improve computer performance.
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