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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Unlike the letters inked on a typewriter’s paper substrate, the text displayed on word processors obeys a different metaphysics, thus conferring a much higher degree of freedom. Sheon Han, WIRED, 9 May 2023 Canvas integrates a word processor with ChatGPT’s AI assistance, eliminating the need to switch between different tools and offering users smoother workflow. Gene Marks, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 Image: Bonhams This specific Twiggy Macintosh originally came from the developers of the word processor MacWrite and was one of two prototypes restored to working order in 2014. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2024 The program offers users a basic word processor and document editor. Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for word processor 

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 1 Dec. 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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