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      processor
      noun
      A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).
      A central processing unit.
      A microprocessor.
      A person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).
      Roots
      propro- · Latin · forth, forwardcedo-cess · Latin · go, yield
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