informationprocessor
nounUK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈprəʊsesə/
US /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈprɑːsesər/
A machine or person that takes in facts and figures and turns them into useful answers.
The computer acts as an informationprocessor, turning the numbers we type into a clear report.
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2. A person whose job is to sort and organize facts and records.
She works as an informationprocessor in the hospital records office.
3. A part of a system that changes raw facts into a form people can use.
The informationprocessor in the app turns your clicks into a shopping list.
4. A device that handles signals or codes automatically.
The informationprocessor inside the robot helps it decide where to walk.