Definitions

1. noun

A device or system that performs calculations or executes instructions in a computer, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a graphics processing unit (GPU).

“The computer’s processor is too slow for running multiple programs simultaneously.”

2. noun

A person or organization responsible for processing and handling something, such as a payment processor or a food processor.

“The company is a processor of international payments.”

3. verb

To process or deal with something, such as to process a payment or to process food.

“The bank will process your payment tomorrow.”