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Processing

/ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

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📖 Definitions of "Processing"

verb

1
To perform a particular process on a thing.
2
To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.
"We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions."
3
To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.
"I didn't know she had a criminal record. That will take me a while to process."
4
To develop photographic film.

verb

1
To walk in a procession

noun

1
The action of the verb to process.
2
The act of taking something through a set of prescribed procedures.
3
The act of retrieving, storing, classifying, manipulating, transmitting etc. data, especially via computer techniques.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Processing"

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Word	Definition
procedurenoun	A particular method for performing a task.
operationnoun	(uncountable) The act or process of operating (verb): agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.
work onverb	(transitive) To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc.
worknoun	(uncountable) Employment.
summonsnoun	A call to do something, especially to come.
treatnoun	An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
swear outverb	(transitive) To obtain (a warrant or the like) by swearing to facts.
suenoun	(informal) Synonym of Mary Sue (“type of character in fiction”).
litigateverb	(intransitive, construed with on) To go to law; to carry on a lawsuit.
marchnoun	A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies.
actnoun	(countable) An instance of a certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the American College Test.
appendagenoun	An external body part that projects from the body.
servenoun	(chiefly Australia) A portion of food or drink, a serving.
outgrowthnoun	Anything that grows out of something else.
cognitive operationnoun	(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
cognitive processnoun	(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
unconscious processnoun	a mental process that you are not directly aware of
rendernoun	(countable, uncountable) Stucco or plaster applied to exterior walls.
systematizationnoun	A systematic organization
conversionnoun	The act of converting something or someone.