Definition

1. Noun:
   • A machine for performing calculations automatically: A "data processor" is a device or system designed to automatically carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations on data. It is a formal term for a computer.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new mainframe is a powerful data processor.
  • Early data processors filled entire rooms.
  • The company upgraded its central data processor to handle the increased transaction load.

Advanced Usage

• "to act as a data processor": To function in the role of automatically processing information.
  • In this network, each node can act as a standalone data processor.

Variants and Related Words

• Processor (n): A common shortened form of "data processor," often referring to the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer.

  • The speed of the processor determines how fast the computer runs.

• Data processing (n): The action or business of performing operations on data, especially by a computer.

  • She works in the data processing department.

Synonyms

• Computer: An electronic device for storing and processing data.
• Computing machine: A machine that performs computations.
• Electronic computer: A computer that uses electronic components.

Related Phrases

• Word processor (n): A type of software or dedicated computer system for composing, editing, formatting, and printing text. (Note: This is a distinct compound term, not a phrasal verb of the target word).
  • She used a word processor to write her report.

Noun

1. a machine for performing calculations automatically