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processor definition

proc·es·sor or processer proc·esser (prä′ses′ər, -səs-)

noun

  1. a person or thing that processes
  2. central processing unit

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processor Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • embed: Perhaps not coincidentally, this is exactly the size of a modern embedded processor.

Adjective modifier

  • xslt: Equally, all existing XSLT processors require the whole document to be loaded into memory.

Modifies a noun

  • utilization: These include bandwidth, processor utilization and / or disk space.

Noun used with modifier

  • dual-core: In general, a dual-core processor does not benefit the hardcore gamer, as most PC games are not optimized for multi-threaded processing.
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