governor
3
6.7
- noun
- /ˈɡʌvərnər/
- Specialized
:
regulador de frecuencia
- The governor manages the CPU's performance settings to optimize energy use.
Examples
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Governor Andrew Cuomo will address New Yorkers at 10:15 a.m. at 40th Street and 3rd Avenue.
Blog text (13) -
To improve efficiency, the software governor automatically adjusts the processor's frequency.
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Both governors will face a federally run exchange if they decide against the partnership model.
Blog text (24) -
The Board of Governors offers direction and insight on NPSF program development, in keeping with the Foundation's mission.
Blog text (24) -
Last week, the California Community Colleges Board of Governors passed a policy that is perhaps unfortunate but is certainly necessary in these tough budgetary times.
Blog text (6) -
The mean share of seats held by the governor's party during the sample period is only 21 percent, which is not surprising given that state assembly members are elected on a proportional basis.
Academic text (2016) -
The analysis and conclusions set forth in this paper are those of the authors alone and do not indicate concurrence by other members of the research staff or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Academic text (2016) -
Today, eight years after its formal incorporation, Western Governors University (WGU) is delivering on its founders' vision.
Academic text (2005) -
An efficient governor ensures that the computer runs smoothly while conserving energy.
Synonyms
∞
2.7
A part you use to operate or change a machine
74
3.8
A device that makes a machine or system work correctly
28
3.9
A device that keeps pressure, temperature, or speed steady
Compounds
- Specialized
33
6.3
An elected official who helps a state's governor and may take their place
- Australian
1
6.5
A person who represents the country's king or queen and does official jobs like signing laws
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Governor comes from the Latin gubernator, meaning 'steersman' or 'to steer'. In computing, a governor 'steers' the CPU speed to balance performance and save energy.