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processors

 

[ หˆprษ‘หหŒsesษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer hardware

A processor is a hardware component in a computer that carries out instructions provided by software programs. It is often referred to as the brain of the computer.

Synonyms

CPU, central processing unit

Examples of usage

  • The processor in my laptop is very fast.
  • Modern processors have multiple cores for improved performance.
Context #2 | Noun

food industry

A processor is a company or facility that processes raw food materials into finished food products for consumption.

Synonyms

manufacturer, packager

Examples of usage

  • Our company works with a local processor to package our products.
  • The processor has strict quality control measures in place.
Context #3 | Noun

finance

A processor is a financial institution or service provider that facilitates electronic transactions between parties.

Synonyms

payment provider, transaction facilitator

Examples of usage

  • The payment processor handles all our online transactions securely.
  • The processor charges a small fee for each transaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "processors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น processadores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคธเฅ‡เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prozessoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prosesor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั†ะตัะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ procesory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ปใƒƒใ‚ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท processeurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ procesadores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸlemciler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋กœ์„ธ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงู„ุฌุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ procesory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ procesory

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค„็†ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ procesorji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrgjรถrvar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพั†ะตััะพั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prosessorlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ procesadores

Etymology

The term 'processor' originated in the 1960s in reference to the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. Over time, it has expanded to encompass various industries beyond computing, such as food processing and financial transactions.

See also: microprocessor.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,033 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.