"word-processor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: word-processors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} word-processor (plural word-processors)
  1. Alternative form of word processor. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: word processor
    Sense id: en-word-processor-en-noun-Gq1X0pBP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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