What is TDP?

[Shadowplay]

I'm doing a paper right now on CPUs and I didn't know exactly what TDP is in relation to CPU's. I see that it's measured in watts which would lead me to believe it has something to do with heat but what exactly is it and what does it stand for?

Thanks

 

[SoDNighthawk]

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