processor
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: processors
Sense 1
A person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “processor” mean?
A person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).
Is “processor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.