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proc⋅es⋅sor

[pros-es-er or, especially Brit., proh-ses-]
–noun
1. a person or thing that processes.
2. Computers.
a. computer.
b. controller (def. 5).
3. food processor.
Also, proc⋅ess⋅er.


Origin:
1905–10; process + -or 2
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processor   (prŏs'ěs'ər, prō'sěs'-)  Pronunciation Key 
  1. A part of a computer, such as the central processing unit, that performs calculations or other manipulations of data.

  2. A program that translates another program into a form acceptable by the computer being used.


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