# processed vs processor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### processed
*adjective · IPA /ˈpɹəʊsɛst/ · frequency rank #7,597*
That has completed a required process.

### processor
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #8,711*
A person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).

## Source
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