front-end processor

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front-end processor

/ˈfrʌntˌɛndˌprəʊsɛsə/

noun front-end processors

A small computer that interfaces with the host computer and handles operations such as network access or peripheral control.
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@misc{front_end_processor_2026,
  title = {front-end processor},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/front-end%20processor},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}