processor
/ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/noun
A machine or person that handles or transforms something, such as the chip that runs a computer or an appliance that chops food.
Example sentences
- “My new laptop has a much faster processor than the old one.”
- “The new phone's processor handles video editing with ease.”
Usually met in compounds: 'food processor' in the kitchen, or the processor inside a computer, often called the CPU.