B2 adjective Neutre

processor

/ˈprəʊsesə(r)/

A machine, device, or software program that performs a series of operations on data or materials to change them into a specific form. In computing, it specifically refers to the central unit that carries out instructions, while in industry, it refers to a person or company that treats or prepares products.

Exemples

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1

My food processor makes chopping vegetables for the soup much faster and more efficient.

My food processor makes chopping vegetables for the soup much faster and more efficient.

2

The technical specifications indicate that the server's central processor can handle millions of requests per second.

The technical specifications indicate that the server's central processor can handle millions of requests per second.

3

My phone is getting really laggy; I think the processor is just too old for these new apps.

My phone is getting really laggy; I think the processor is just too old for these new apps.

Famille de mots

Nom
processor
Verb
process
Adjectif
processed
Apparenté
processing
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Astuce mémo

Think of the suffix '-or' as 'the one who does.' A processor is 'the one who processes.'

Quiz rapide

The speed of the _______ determines how quickly the computer can perform complex calculations.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

My food processor makes chopping vegetables for the soup much faster and more efficient.

everyday

My food processor makes chopping vegetables for the soup much faster and more efficient.

2

The technical specifications indicate that the server's central processor can handle millions of requests per second.

formal

The technical specifications indicate that the server's central processor can handle millions of requests per second.

3

My phone is getting really laggy; I think the processor is just too old for these new apps.

informal

My phone is getting really laggy; I think the processor is just too old for these new apps.

4

The study utilized a specialized graphics processor to render high-resolution 3D models of the tectonic plates.

academic

The study utilized a specialized graphics processor to render high-resolution 3D models of the tectonic plates.

5

We are currently looking for a new payment processor to reduce the transaction fees on our e-commerce site.

business

We are currently looking for a new payment processor to reduce the transaction fees on our e-commerce site.

Famille de mots

Nom
processor
Verb
process
Adjectif
processed
Apparenté
processing

Collocations courantes

word processor word processor
food processor food processor
central processor central processor
payment processor payment processor
dual-core processor dual-core processor

Phrases Courantes

graphics processor

graphics processor

data processor

data processor

batch processor

batch processor

Souvent confondu avec

processor vs process

A 'process' is a series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end, whereas a 'processor' is the actual entity or machine that performs those steps.

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Notes d'usage

While commonly used to refer to a computer's CPU, the word can also describe household appliances (food processor) or business entities that handle paperwork or payments.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'processing' (the action) when they mean 'processor' (the device). Ensure you use the '-or' suffix when referring to the agent or machine.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the suffix '-or' as 'the one who does.' A processor is 'the one who processes.'

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'procedere' (to go forward), combined with the English agent suffix '-or.'

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Commonly used as the second part of a compound noun (e.g., credit-card processor)

Quiz rapide

The speed of the _______ determines how quickly the computer can perform complex calculations.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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