processor
gb/pɹˈɑsˌɛsɚ/ us/pɹˈɑsˌɛsɚ/
B1
Anglais
~ 3500
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
Main computing unit in a device
The main part of a computer that reads and does the instructions.
Schéma d’usage :
[a/an] processor
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'processor' with 'process', which is the action, not the hardware part.
Synonymes
CPU (Technical term for central processing unit; more specific.)
Antonymes
manual operation (Refers to doing tasks by hand without automated computation.)
Collocations
fast processor
|dual-core processor
|processor speed
|graphics processor
|main processor
Thèmes
technology
|computers
|science
Exemples
- The new laptop has a faster processor than my old one.
- A powerful processor is essential for running complex software.
- The processor handles millions of calculations per second.
- She upgraded her desktop with a new quad-core processor.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My phone has a fast processor.
- The processor makes the computer work.
- A new processor can make games run better.
- This computer has two processors.
Nom
B1
entity
2
Machine that treats materials
A machine that changes or treats something to make it ready to use.
Schéma d’usage :
[a/an] processor for [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners think 'food processor' means a person who cooks food, but it is a machine.
Synonymes
machine (General term for a mechanical device; less specific to processing.)
Antonymes
manual tool (A non-powered tool used by hand instead of a processing machine.)
Collocations
food processor
|meat processor
|word processor
|payment processor
Thèmes
manufacturing
|food
|technology
|work
Exemples
- We bought a new food processor for the kitchen.
- The meat processor packages thousands of pounds of beef each day.
- The payment processor handles all credit card transactions.
- This word processor software helps me write documents faster.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I use a food processor to make soup.
- The meat processor cleans and cuts the meat.
- A payment processor moves money from one account to another.
- The word processor makes writing easy.
Nom
B2
entity
3
Person or company that processes something
A person or company that deals with something to prepare it or make it ready.
Schéma d’usage :
[a/an] processor of [something]
Synonymes
handler (More informal and general; refers to someone who deals with something.)
Antonymes
customer (In commerce, the recipient rather than the handler of goods or services.)
Collocations
data processor
|loan processor
|claims processor
Thèmes
business
|industry
|work
Exemples
- The data processor ensures all information is correctly entered into the system.
- A loan processor will review your application before approval.
- The claims processor handled hundreds of insurance cases last month.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The loan processor checks my papers.
- A claims processor works in an office.
- The data processor uses a computer every day.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
processor
API
GB/pɹˈɑsˌɛsɚ/
US/pɹˈɑsˌɛsɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
pro - cessor (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: processor
- Plural: processors
Famille de mots
Forms
processors
noun
Core family
process
noun B1
processing
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unprocessed
adjective
Advanced or less common
processable
adjective
reprocess
verb
Expressions
food processor
1/fˈud pɹˈɑsˌɛsɚ/
fixed phrase
Electric kitchen appliance for food prep
A machine in the kitchen that cuts, mixes, or makes food smooth.
Exemples
- I put the vegetables in the food processor to make soup.
- A good food processor can save you a lot of time in cooking.
payment processor
1/pˈeɪmənt pɹˈɑsˌɛsɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Company that handles transactions
A business that moves money between people and companies when they pay online or by card.
Exemples
- PayPal is one of the largest payment processors in the world.
- Our store uses a secure payment processor for all orders.
word processor
1/wˈɚd pɹˈɑsˌɛsɚ/
fixed phrase
Software for text editing
A computer program you use to write and change text documents.
Exemples
- Microsoft Word is a popular word processor.
- I use a word processor to write my reports.