processors

 [pros-es-er or, especially Brit., proh-ses-]  

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 + -or2
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Processors is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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Science Dictionary
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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