or pro′cess·er
- a person or thing that processes
- central processing unit
A food processor
- An example of a processor is a kitchen appliance that chops and slices food; a food processor.
- An example of a processor is a computer part or program that controls activity and executes instructions.
The definition of a processor is someone or something that prepares or treats something, or makes something happen.
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noun
- One that processes, especially an apparatus for preparing, treating, or converting material: a wood pulp processor.
- Computers a. A computer.b. A central processing unit.c. A program that translates another program or a data file into a form acceptable by the computer being used.
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- A part of a computer, such as the central processing unit, that performs calculations or other manipulations of data.
- A program that translates another program into a form acceptable by the computer being used.
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Noun
(plural processors)
- A person who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).
- He is a loan processor with a bank.
- A device which processes, which changes something.
- A computer, especially as short for a microprocessor.
- This computer has two processors, but only one keyboard.
Origin
Recorded since 1909, from to process + -or
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processor - Computer Definition
(1) See CPU.
(2) May refer to software. See language processor and word processor.
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Sentence Examples
- The process allowed them to emulate the bit-slice processor on another computer.
- Buying office software requires matching your computer's capability or engine, determined by the type and speed of its processor, and resident horsepower, or the amount of random-access memory (RAM) combined with hard-drive space storage.
- Applicants who obtain approval through a direct mortgage lender may have their file taken over by a mortgage loan processor who will tackle the job of gathering all of the necessary paperwork not obtained during the application process.
- The first thing I noticed after realizing how easy it is to assemble the it is that some of the decision making process that you have to use when working with a traditional blender or food processor is no longer necessary with this product.
- If it has been over a year since you purchased the food processor or the company has deemed the problem a non-warranted issue, then ask the customer service representative if the company offers a replacement part for purchase.
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