numeric processor extension

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numeric processor extension [nü¦mer·ik ′prä‚ses·ər ik‚sten·chən]

(computer science)

A specialized integrated circuit that is added to a computer to perform high-speed floating-point mathematical calculations. Abbreviated NPX. Also known as arithmetic processor; math coprocessor; numeric coprocessor.

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