word processor

noun

: a device or program used to perform word processing

Examples of word processor in a Sentence

At work she sits in front of her word processor all day. She closed down her word processor and opened her e-mail program.
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Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of word processor was in 1968

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“Word processor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/word%20processor. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

word processor

noun
: a keyboard-operated terminal usually with a video display and a magnetic storage device for use in word processing
also : software (as for a computer system) to perform word processing

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