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PRONUNCIATION OF CONTROL UNIT

control unit  [kənˈtrəʊl ˈjuːnɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONTROL UNIT

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Control unit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONTROL UNIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Control unit

The control unit is a component of a computer's central processing unit which directs operation of the processor. It controls communication and co-ordination between input/output devices. It reads and interprets instructions and determines the sequence for processing the data. It directs the operation of the other units by providing timing and control signals. All computer resources are managed by the CU. It directs the flow of data between the Central Processing Unit and the other devices. The control unit was historically defined as one distinct part of the 1946 reference model of Von Neumann architecture. In modern computer designs, the control unit is typically an internal part of the CPU with its overall role and operation unchanged.

Definition of control unit in the English dictionary

The definition of control unit in the dictionary is the part of the computer that processes hardware, software and user inputs and directs their implementation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONTROL UNIT


barnet
ˈbɑːnɪt
Bennett
ˈbɛnɪt
burnet
ˈbɜːnɪt
cabinet
ˈkæbɪnɪt
cornet
ˈkɔːnɪt
garnet
ˈɡɑːnɪt
Garnett
ˈɡɑːnɪt
granite
ˈɡrænɪt
hornet
ˈhɔːnɪt
incarnate
ɪnˈkɑːnɪt
infinite
ˈɪnfɪnɪt
knit
nɪt
magnet
ˈmæɡnɪt
minute
ˈmɪnɪt
multiunit
ˈmʌltɪˌjuːnɪt
passionate
ˈpæʃənɪt
planet
ˈplænɪt
senate
ˈsɛnɪt
ternate
ˈtɜːnɪt
unit
ˈjuːnɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONTROL UNIT

control column
control command
control commands
control experiment
control freak
control freakery
control grid
control group
control key
control knob
control mark
control panel
control point
control rod
control room
control stick
control surface
control system
control tower
controle

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONTROL UNIT

ambulatory care unit
base unit
bomb disposal unit
condominium unit
currency unit
display unit
disposal unit
family unit
garbage disposal unit
generating unit
graphical display unit
intensive care unit
medical unit
mobile police unit
monetary unit
policy unit
processing unit
sealed unit
stock unit
storage unit
subunit

Synonyms and antonyms of control unit in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «control unit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONTROL UNIT

Find out the translation of control unit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of control unit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «control unit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

控制单元
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

unidad de control
570 millions of speakers

English

control unit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नियंत्रण इकाई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وحدة التحكم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

блок управления
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

unidade de controlo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিয়ন্ত্রণ ইউনিট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´unité de commande
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Unit Kawalan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Steuereinheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

制御装置
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

제어부
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unit kontrol
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bộ điều khiển
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கட்டுப்பாட்டு பிரிவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नियंत्रण एकक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kontrol ünitesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

unità di controllo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jednostka sterująca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

блок управління
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

unitate de control
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μονάδα ελέγχου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beheer-eenheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

styrenheten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Styreenheten
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of control unit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTROL UNIT»

The term «control unit» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.199 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTROL UNIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about control unit

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONTROL UNIT»

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1
Operator's and Aviation Unit Maintenance Manual for Control ...
an altitude for safety. The CSC operator has no control over warning signals, in that he cannot switch them out, or control audio output level. 3-5. Radio Monitoring. The CSC provides audio outputs from up to five communication receivers ...
2
Logic Synthesis for Compositional Microprogram Control Units
In this book control algorithms are represented by the linear graph-schemes of algorithms (GSA), where the number of operator vertices is not less than 75% of the total number of all algorithm vertices.
Alexander Barkalov, Larysa Titarenko, 2008
3
Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Manual for Army ...
Control System Push-Pull Rod, Adjustable Rod End Replacement/Adjustment Procedure, Flight Control Unit Adjustment, Engine Turbine Speed Control Unit Circuit Card (CCA) Removal/ Installation (AVIM), Stabilator Control Unit (ENCU) ...
4
Aviation Unit Maintenance Manual for 20-mm Automatic Gun ...
Fault Code Corrective Action Reference 1105 Perform CHECKOUT OF GUN CONTROL UNIT. PARA 3-35 1106 Perform CHECKOUT OF GUN CONTROL UNIT. PARA 3-35 1107 Perform CHECKOUT OF GUN CONTROL UNIT. PARA 3- 35 ...
5
Microprocessor-Based Control Systems
The system includes a control unit, a terminal, a floppy disc station and a printer. The control unit contains a central processing unit, a clock, enough memory space, A/D- and D/A-converters , binary input and binary output boards, serial ...
Naresh Kumar Sinha, 1986
6
Power Control: Engine Control Unit, Digifant Engine ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Books, LLC, General Books LLC, 2010
7
Aviation Unit and Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Manual: ...
Use a multimeter to check for defective voltage regulator (U-21A, RU-21A), or generator control unit (RU-21D). Replace voltage regulator or generator control unit if defective (paragraph 9-15 or 9-14). 10. Generator voltage too low. STEP 1.
8
Aviation Unit Maintenance Manual for Armament Subsystems, ...
20-MM Automatic Gun, XM97E1-PN9324699, XM97E2-PN9324960. GUN CONTROL UNIT GUN CONTROL UNIT J3 LOGIC CONTROL UNIT AlRCRAFT TEST CONNECTOR I9JI -flT] J3 LOGIC CONTROL UNIT GUN CONTROL UNIT GUN ...
9
Process Control Engineering
Control interface Automatic Manual individual control unit Module: valve on-off Actuator Ban valve Block/release product stream in pipeline Individual functional unit interface to' process/ product system Figure 4.41. Structure of an individual ...
Martin Polke, 2008
10
Computer Architecture
MICROPROGRAMMED CoNTRoL UNIT 179 The function of the control unit in a digital computer is to initiate sequences of microoperations. The control unit issues control signals to the execution unit. These control signals enter the data path ...
Nirmala Sharma, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONTROL UNIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term control unit is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Coyotes chase man, dog in Raleigh's Schenck Memorial Forest
Officers from the Raleigh and N.C. State University police departments responded, as did the Raleigh Animal Control Unit. When two of the ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
2
GEZE Powerturn Swing Door Drive Double Winner at the Plus X …
The Powerturn version F/R for escape and rescue route doors combines innovation and design: The smoke control unit is invisibly integrated ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
3
AUTOSAR Integrated With MOST® Infotainment and Advanced …
... time-synchronization protocols, using dedicated channels for minimal processor overhead in the main infotainment control unit processors. «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
4
Tour de France: Pavé pros beaten by time trial specialist
After paying a visit to the doping control unit, the 26-year-old was clearly emotional and desperate when talking to the media at the team bus. «Cyclingnews.com, Jul 15»
5
Orange County Woman Sentenced For Medicaid Fraud
The investigation was conducted by the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office of ... «SpaceCoastDaily.com, Jul 15»
6
Stunning Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio hunts down BMW M3
... an Active Aero Splitter up front to actively manage downforce, a Chassis Demand Control unit and main controls incorporated in the steering ... «Big Rigs, Jul 15»
7
A silage additive system with impressive results
The Mafex system features a control unit installed in the cab for automatic priming and flow rate monitoring. An alarm and a flashing light is ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
8
Seeker II UAV shot down in Yemen
A system consists of four to six air vehicles, a mission control unit, a tracking and communication unit, various payloads, field support equipment ... «defenceWeb, Jul 15»
9
CVS leaving USA Chamber of Commerce in tobacco tiff
... (NCD's) in the country, the Tobacco Control Unit has effectively introduced strategies to combat the burden of diseases in the country. «Sentinel Republic, Jul 15»
10
Geese crossing highway cause wreck
Two of the geese survived and were taken by an animal control unit for treatment. OnlineAthens.com aims to foster constructive, respectful civic ... «Online Athens, Jul 15»

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