proc·es·sor 
(prŏsĕs′ər, prōsĕs′-)
(prŏsĕs′ər, prōsĕs′-)n.
1. One that processes, especially an apparatus for preparing, treating, or converting material: a wood pulp processor.
2. Computers
a. A computer.
b. A central processing unit.
c. A program that translates another program or a data file into a form acceptable by the computer being used.