The difference between Microchip and Microprocessor

When used as nouns, microchip means integrated circuit, whereas microprocessor means the entire cpu of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).


Microchip is also verb with the meaning: to fit (an animal) with a microchip.

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  1. Microchip as a noun:

    Integrated circuit; microprocessor.

  1. Microchip as a verb (transitive):

    To fit (an animal) with a microchip.

  1. Microprocessor as a noun (computer hardware):

    the entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).

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