Processor Meaning
/ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).
nounA device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).
Sentence Examples
The word processor on the desk is my father's.
I want to buy a word processor.
The company is Ireland's largest dairy processor.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The computer's central ____ is the key component that handles all calculations and data operations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new ____ in the laptop was twice as fast as the previous model and used less power.
Word Origin & History
Recorded since 1909, from process + -or.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A smartphone is not the best camera, notebook, word processor, audio recorder, radio, MP3 player, map reader, pedometer and so on, but it is good enough replace numerous separate devices for most people most of the time."
— 2019 June 27, Jack Schofield, “What’s the best cheap tablet or e-reader for PDF files?”, in The Guardian:
"Intel usually brings out a new generation of processors every 12-18 months, and the Core range is now in its seventh generation."
— 2017 January 19, Jack Schofield, “How can I tell if a PC processor is any good?”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The computer's central ____ is the key component that handles all calculations and data operations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new ____ in the laptop was twice as fast as the previous model and used less power.