processor

CEFRB2

/ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A machine or computer part that handles information or materials.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A central processing unit.

Examples

  • I want to buy a word processor.

  • The company is Ireland's largest dairy processor.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).

  2. A person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).

  3. A microprocessor.

More examples

In context

  • The word processor on the desk is my father's.

  • He is a loan processor with a bank.

  • The food processor shredded the vegetables.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The computer's central blank is the key component that handles all calculations and data operations.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Recorded since 1909, from process + -or.