Definition of Processor

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processor
n. something which performs actions; chip which performs calculations according to input received and sends the appropriate output (Computers)

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Processor Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

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central processing unit

A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology
Processor
In the PC field the Processor & Microprocessor are synonymous. Basically it is the brain of the PC which carries out all of the low level "processing" that the PC needs to do - calculating the sum of 2 numbers is a simple example of something that the processor will do. Basically every single task that the PC performs is dependent on the processor doing its stuff.

Multimedia Glossary
processor
central processing unit which is the brain of the computer; it contains a microprocessor that controls the computer

Jensen's Technology Glossary
Processor
(See CPU)


Processor Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

WordNet 2.0
processor

Noun
1. a business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market
(hypernym) business, concern, business concern, business organization, business organisation
(derivation) process, treat
2. someone who processes things (foods or photographs or applicants etc.)
(hypernym) worker
(derivation) process, treat
(classification) photography, picture taking
3. (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached
(synonym) central processing unit, CPU, C.P.U., central processor, mainframe
(hypernym) electronic equipment
(part-holonym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
(part-meronym) CPU board, mother board
(derivation) process
(classification) computer science, computing

hEnglish - advanced version
processor

processor
n
1. a business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market
2. someone who processes things (foods or photographs or applicants etc.)
3. (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the cpu and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached [syn: central processing unit , cpu, c.p.u., central processor, mainframe]




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Processor Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Telecommunication Standard Terms
processor
In a computer, a functional unit that interprets and executes instructions. Note: A processor consists of at least an instruction control unit and an arithmetic unit.

RF Electronics
Processor
A device which modifies an electrical signal, usually in a dynamic manner. In wireless, sometimes used to refer to companding.


Processor Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Processor
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Processor Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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