Word
Definitions
01computer chip
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. the 'brain' of a computer that follows instructions and handles data.
n. the central processing unit (CPU) or microprocessor of a computer that executes instructions and manages data flow.
日本語:プロセッサー※
Español:procesador
“The new laptop has a much faster processor, so videos load instantly.”
“Upgrading to a more powerful processor significantly reduced the time required for the server to handle complex database queries.”
Usage
often used with modifiers like 'dual-core' or 'high-speed'
Synonyms
02kitchen appliance
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Cooking
n. an electric machine used for cutting, mixing, or blending food quickly.
n. an electric kitchen appliance used for various food preparation tasks such as chopping, slicing, and pureeing.
“I used the food processor to chop the onions in just a few seconds.”
“The chef recommended using a food processor to achieve a perfectly smooth consistency for the vegetable terrine.”
Usage
usually used in the full phrase 'food processor'
03person or company
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal · Technical
n. a person or business that handles official documents, payments, or raw materials.
n. an individual or organization that handles and prepares materials, data, or legal documents for further use.
“The payment processor takes a small fee for every credit card transaction.”
“As a primary claims processor, her role involves verifying the accuracy of all medical documentation before authorizing insurance payouts.”
Usage
common in business contexts like 'payment processor' or 'claims processor'
Teaching tip
This sense is common in administrative and industrial contexts; learners should recognize it in job titles or service descriptions.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “processor” in context.
Verb
01. overclock the processor
“Enthusiasts often overclock the processor to achieve higher frame rates in competitive games.”
verb + noun
02. upgrade the processor
“To improve the system's performance, we decided to upgrade the processor rather than buy a new machine.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. multicore processor
“Modern software is designed to distribute tasks across a multicore processor for better efficiency.”
adj + noun
04. powerful processor
“The latest gaming laptop features a powerful processor capable of handling complex 3D rendering.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. food processor
“He used the food processor to quickly chop the vegetables for the stew.”
noun + noun
06. processor speed
“The technician explained that the processor speed determines how fast the computer executes instructions.”
noun + noun
07. word processor
“She typed her entire thesis using a basic word processor.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“His research examined how groups of computer processors work together by analyzing what each processor knows and how they communicate.” “Framework uses Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 chips (codenamed Panther Lake), which are Intel’s best laptop processors in quite a while .” “Based on its experience with the Starlink constellation, SpaceX has found that many of the required computing components, such as processors and memory, are already fairly radiation-tolerant.” Etymology
Recorded since 1909, from process + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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「日本語」「カタカナ語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0