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Meaning of processing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

processing

Pronunciation:/ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ//ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To perform a particular process on a thing.

  2. To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.

    Example: 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.

    Example: I didn't know she had a criminal record. That will take me a while to process.

  4. To develop photographic film.

verb

Definitions

  1. To walk in a procession

noun

Definitions

  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.