processor

noun

1. 1

   A person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).

   “He is a loan processor with a bank.”

2. 2

   A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).

   “The food processor shredded the vegetables.”

3. 3

   A central processing unit.

4. 4

   A microprocessor.

   “This computer has two processors, but only one keyboard.”