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processor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈprɑːsesɚ/ · UK /ˈprəʊsesə/

Forms: processors

processor means: The part of a computer that follows instructions and handles information.

noun

COMPUTER CHIPB1

The part of a computer that follows instructions and handles information.

  • This laptop has a fast processor.
  • The processor handles millions of instructions each second.
  • A better processor improved the computer’s performance.

Similar words: CPU, central processing unit

Common phrases: computer processor, fast processor, processor speed, powerful processor

PERSON OR BUSINESSB2

A person or business that handles applications or changes materials into usable products.

  • The loan processor checked my documents.
  • Local food processors buy milk from nearby farms.
  • She works as an application processor for the bank.

Common phrases: loan processor, food processor, meat processor

Questions about processor

What does processor mean?

The part of a computer that follows instructions and handles information.

What is processor in other languages?

Türkçe: işlemci · Español: procesador · Français: processeur · Deutsch: Prozessor · Italiano: processore · 日本語: プロセッサ

How do you pronounce processor?

In American English /ˈprɑːsesɚ/; in British English /ˈprəʊsesə/.

How do you use processor in a sentence?

This laptop has a fast processor. The processor handles millions of instructions each second.

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