# processes vs processor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### processes
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsɪz/ · frequency rank #3,252*
plural of 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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