gpu
/ˌdʒiː piː ˈjuː/
B2 · Upper Int.★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a part of a computer that makes pictures and videos look good.
When to Use
⚙️Technical💼Workplace English
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“My new GPU lets me play games at the highest settings.”
“Do you think I need to upgrade my GPU for video editing?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A specialized electronic circuit designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer.
“The new GPU allows for real-time ray tracing in video games.”