Noun: processor 'pró,se-su(r) or 'prow,se-su(r) [N. Amer], 'prow,se-su(r) [Brit]
- (computing) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
"the central processor and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached";
- central processing unit, CPU, C.P.U., central processor
- A business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market
"The fruit processor turned fresh apples into juice and cider"
- (photography) someone who processes things (foods, photographs or applicants etc.)
"The photo processor developed the film and made prints"
Derived forms: processors
Type of: business, business concern, business organisation [Brit], business organization, computer hardware, concern, electronic equipment, hardware, worker
Part of: computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
Encyclopedia: Processor