Processor: meaning, definitions and examples

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processor

 

[ หˆprษ’sษ›sษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

legal field

A processor is a person or company responsible for processing legal documents or applications.

Synonyms

agent, clerk, official.

Examples of usage

  • The visa processor reviewed the application thoroughly.
  • The court processor filed the necessary paperwork on time.

Translations

Translations of the word "processor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น processador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคธเฅ‡เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prozessor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prosesor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั†ะตัะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ procesor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ปใƒƒใ‚ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท processeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ procesador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸlemci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋กœ์„ธ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงู„ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ procesor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ procesor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค„็†ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ procesor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrgjรถrvi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพั†ะตััะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prosessor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,875 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.