Synonyms for

Processor

Verb / ˈprɑ:ˌsesɜ: / Another word for processor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A processor is an electronic device or a computer software that performs operations on data.

Synonyms & similar words

centralprocessor mainframe cpu centralprocessingunit CPU microprocessor chip hardware software program algorithm computation calculation operation function task job assignment work duty responsibility chore mission

Synonyms by register

Formal

computational unit central processing unit arithmetic logic unit

Informal

chip brain CPU

Literary

engine mind

Antonyms

creator originator source producer generator cause

Common collocations

  • central processor
  • image processor
  • signal processor
  • data processor
  • multi-core processor
  • processor speed
  • processor unit
  • processor chip

Word family

noun processor
verb process
adjective processing

Usage note

Primarily used in computing contexts to refer to the CPU. Can also refer to entities that perform a process or operation in a more general sense.

Example sentences

  1. The processor in my phone is very slow.
  2. The computer processor is responsible for running all the programs.
  3. He programmed the processor to perform complex calculations.
  4. The company is developing a new processor for their computers.
  5. The video game requires a powerful processor to run smoothly.

Quotes

  • A computer without a processor is like a car without an engine.
  • The processor is the heart of the computer.
  • A faster processor means better performance.

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