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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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This basic word processor and document editor had been installed by default on Windows computers since the launch of Windows 95.
—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1968, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near word processor
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“Word processor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/word%20processor. Accessed 30 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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