Processor

Pronunciation

• UK enPR: prōʹ-sÄ•s-É™(r), IPA: /ˈpɹəʊˌsÉ›sÉ™(ɹ)/
• US enPR: prŏʹ-sÄ•s-É™r, IPA: /ˈpɹɑˌsÉ›sə˞/

Origin

Recorded since 1909, from to process + -or

Full definition of processor

Noun

1. A person who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).He is a loan processor with a bank.
2. A device which processes, which changes something.
3. A computer, especially as short for a microprocessor.This computer has two processors, but only one keyboard.

Synonyms

• (microprocessor) central processing unit, CPU

Derived terms

• food processor
• microprocessor
• word processor

Related terms

• procedure
• processus