Processor Definition

prŏsĕsər, prōsĕs-
processors
noun
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One that processes, especially an apparatus for preparing, treating, or converting material.
A wood pulp processor.
American Heritage
A person or thing that processes.
Webster's New World
A computer.
American Heritage

Central processing unit.

Webster's New World
A program that translates another program or a data file into a form acceptable by the computer being used.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Processor

Noun

Singular:
processor
Plural:
processors

Origin of Processor

  • Recorded since 1909, from to process + -or

    From Wiktionary

Processor Sentence Examples

  • She made sure her computer was solely a word processor with no on line capabilities so no one could ever hack into it.

  • The process allowed them to emulate the bit-slice processor on another computer.

  • Consider at least an 800 MHz processor for a desktop.

  • Learn to use a word processor, write letters, give school talks, talk to the media.

  • A computer processor operates the same way.

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Words Starting With

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