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processor | processed |

As a noun processor

is a person who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc).

As an adjective processed is

that has completed a required process.

As a verb processed is

(process).

processor

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).
    • He is a loan processor with a bank.
  • A device which processes, which changes something. (rfex)
  • A microprocessor.
    • This computer has two processors , but only one keyboard.

    Synonyms

    * (microprocessor) central processing unit, CPU

    Derived terms

    * food processor * microprocessor * word processor

    Related terms

    * procedure * processus

    processed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That has completed a required process.
    • The processed data can now be used to generate statistics.
    The bank returned her processed application by mail.
  • Modified through manufacture such as refinement or food processing.
    • Processed foods are of dubious nutritional value.

    Synonyms

    * (modified through manufacture ): refined, manufactured

    Antonyms

    * unprocessed * (modified through manufacture ): natural

    Derived terms

    * processed foods

    Related terms

    * synthetic

    Verb

    (head)
  • (process)