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Definition:

A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized electronic circuit that primarily handles the rendering and creation of images, animations, and videos in computer systems.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A GPU refers to a hardware component within a computer system that handles graphical computations and accelerates the rendering process.

Sample Sentence:

My gaming PC has a high-performance GPU that allows me to play graphics-intensive games at ultra settings.

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Sense 2:

A GPU can also refer to the graphics card itself, which includes the GPU chip along with other components necessary for graphics processing.

Sample Sentence:

I upgraded my GPU to the latest model, and now I can edit videos and render animations much faster.

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Sense 3:

GPU can stand for "General Processing Unit," serving as a more generic term to encompass any processing unit within a computer system, not solely limited to graphical functions.

Sample Sentence:

The software I'm using heavily relies on the GPU, as it utilizes parallel processing for various calculations and simulations.

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Local Usage:

In local usage, the term "GPU" is commonly used to describe gaming graphics cards or any hardware component related to advanced graphic processing.

Sample Sentence:

The local gaming community is eagerly waiting for the release of the new GPUs to enhance their gaming experiences.

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