Meaning of the word processor in English

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processor

US /ˈprɑː.ses.ɚ/

UK /ˈprɑː.ses.ɚ/

a machine or system that processes something

Example:

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The food processor quickly chopped the vegetables.

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This company is a leading processor of raw materials.

Synonym:

machine device unit

the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer

Example:

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My computer has a powerful dual-core processor.

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Upgrading the processor can significantly improve performance.

Synonym:

CPU chip microprocessor

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