1. the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer that executes instructions and performs calculations
Usage: computing
2. a machine or device that processes something
3. a person who processes something, especially data or applications

Examples

• The new laptop has a faster processor than my old one.
• This computer’s processor can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The food processor chopped the vegetables in seconds.
• She works as a loan processor at the bank.
• The image processor enhanced the photo quality.
• A quad-core processor provides better performance for gaming.
• The word processor made writing documents much easier.