processor
/ˈprɑsɛsər/
noun
- The central part of a computer that performs calculations and runs programs; also called a CPU.
- My new laptop has a faster processor than my old one.
- You should upgrade your processor if you want to play modern video games.
- The processor handles millions of instructions per second.
- A machine or person that processes something, such as food or data.
- A word processor is used to create and edit documents.
- The food processor chopped the vegetables in seconds.
- The company is a major processor of dairy products.
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