word processor
Americannoun
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a computer program or computer system designed for word processing.
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a person who performs word processing.
noun
Etymology
Origin of word processor
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Leading the way—briefly—was Harvard-educated inventor An Wang, whose engineers developed a landmark early word processor called the Wangwriter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025
There is no word processor app on the tablets.
From Slate • Sep. 17, 2024
In this complex, the prime editor works like a "word processor," accurately replacing genomic information.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2024
The oldest word processor is a 1904 Remington Standard No. 6, looking rather spiderlike but in excellent condition.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
In a word processor, you may be able to remove the Hard Returns, but beware! if you remove too many, the whole text will become one paragraph.
From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim
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