American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth
Edition - n. A computer system or program designed for word
processing. - n. One who uses a word processor. - n. A device
similar to a simple computer, designed for word processing - n.
Software that provides word processing functions on a computer,
typically including typeface selection, line justification and
other formatting, pagination, and numerous other features.
Compare text editor. - n. an application that provides the user
with tools needed to write and edit and format text and to send
it to a printer “The torch beam revealed a small, businesslike
secretary’s office, complete with filing cabinets, word
processor terminal, and a low, three-seater sofa, presumably for
Union Jack’s visitors.” “I typed, GUY AND I: ISABEEL’S SIDE a
third of the way down the page, cursed the typo, and said I was
going to get a word processor as soon as my ship came in.”
“Neagley clicked on an icon and a word processor page opened.”
“It was the update for the Dis