English · Science & Technology
processor
/ˈprəʊ.sɛs.ə/
[/ˈprəʊ.sɛs.ə/]
computer's brain
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The part of a computer that carries out instructions and performs calculations.
Example
A faster processor lets the laptop open programs and edit large videos far more smoothly.
A faster processor lets the laptop open programs and edit large videos far more smoothly.
Etymology
From 'process', from Latin 'processus' (a going forward), plus the suffix '-or'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often called the CPU; central to a device's speed.