a computer program or computer system designed for word processing.
2.
a person who performs word processing.
Origin
1975-80
British Dictionary definitions for word processors
word processor
noun
1.
a computer program that performs word processing
a computer system designed for word processing
Encyclopedia Article for word processors
word processor
computer program used to write and revise documents, compose the layout of the text, and preview on a computer monitor how the printed copy will appear. The last capability is known as "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG; pronounced wi-ze-wig).
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