chipmaker

noun

chip·​mak·​er ˈchip-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce chipmaker (audio)
: a manufacturer of integrated circuits

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The chipmaker has not made an offer, and could decide not to bid, the Wall Street Journal reported. Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 18 Feb. 2025 With Google's assistance, the chipmaker has committed to providing extended vendor support to any OEM building on its most powerful chips, pushing the theoretical lifespan of Android devices to eight years. Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025 Even if Nvidia beats expectations for the quarter, traders are going to need reassurance from CEO Jensen Huang that the chipmaker can indeed navigate the concerns raised by DeepSeek earlier this year, as well as any tariff uncertainty. Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025 Intel’s future remains uncertain as rivals consider buying other pieces of the company, moves that could ultimately see the chipmaker split into pieces. Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chipmaker

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First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chipmaker was in 1971

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“Chipmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipmaker. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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