noun

processing

PROH-seh-sihng

noun

The act of handling something through a series of steps, especially data, applications, or materials.

"Data processing has become much faster with modern computers."

"Order processing usually takes two business days."

How to Use Processing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe work of putting something through a set procedure — treating data, food, or paperwork.

Common pairings

data processing image processing food processing processing time

processings plural

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Data _____ has become much faster with modern computers.

From process + -ing.

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