Processor: meaning, definitions and examples
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processor
[ หprษsษsษ ]
computer hardware
A processor is the main component of a computer that performs calculations and executes instructions.
Synonyms
CPU, central processing unit, microprocessor
Examples of usage
- The processor of this computer is very fast.
- The latest model comes with a powerful processor.
food industry
A processor is a company or a machine that processes food for consumption.
Synonyms
manufacturer, packager, producer
Examples of usage
- The local processor produces organic peanut butter.
- The meat processor is known for its high-quality products.
Translations
Translations of the word "processor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น processador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคธเฅเคธเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Prozessor
๐ฎ๐ฉ prosesor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะตัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ procesor
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใปใใต
๐ซ๐ท processeur
๐ช๐ธ procesador
๐น๐ท iลlemci
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ก์ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุงูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ procesor
๐ธ๐ฐ procesor
๐จ๐ณ ๅค็ๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ procesor
๐ฎ๐ธ รถrgjรถrvi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะพัะตััะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแชแแกแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ prosessor
๐ฒ๐ฝ procesador
Etymology
The word 'processor' originated from the verb 'process' with the addition of the agent noun suffix '-or'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century, primarily used in the context of legal processes. Over time, its usage expanded to include computer hardware and food industry processes, reflecting advancements in technology and industry practices.
See also: bioprocessing, preprocessor, process, processable, processed, processes, processing, procession, processional, reprocess, reprocessing, unprocessed.