Synonyms for
Processing
Definition
the action of performing a series of operations on data to transform it into usable information
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Common collocations
- data processing
- information processing
- image processing
- signal processing
- natural language processing
- food processing
- blood processing
- chemical processing
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Usage note
Primarily used in technical or scientific contexts. Can refer to a series of actions or a specific computational operation.
Example sentences
- The processing of photos can make them look better.
- The processing of food involves cleaning, cooking, and packaging.
- The processing of information is important for making decisions.
- The processing of orders can take a few days to complete.
- The processing of applications takes time and effort.
Quotes
Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid; humans are incredibly slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond imagination. - Albert Einstein
The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don't really even notice it, so it's part of everyday life. - Bill Gates
Data is a precious thing and will last longer than the systems themselves. - Tim Berners-Lee