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processor
(1) Same as CPU.

(2) May refer to software. See language processor and word processor.
processor [′prä‚ses·ər]
(computer science)
A device that performs one or many functions, usually a central processing unit. Also known as engine.
A program that transforms some input into some output, such as an assembler, compiler, or linkage editor.

processor - central processing unit


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