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data processing

da·ta proc·ess
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dey-tuh, dat-uh, dah-tuh pros-es]
    • /ˈdeɪ tə, ˈdæt ə, ˈdɑ tə ˈprɒs ɛs/
    • /ˈdeɪtə ˈprəʊ.ses/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dey-tuh, dat-uh, dah-tuh pros-es]
    • /ˈdeɪ tə, ˈdæt ə, ˈdɑ tə ˈprɒs ɛs/

Definitions of data processing words

  • uncountable noun data processing Data processing is the series of operations that are carried out on data, especially by computers, in order to present, interpret, or obtain information. 3
  • noun data processing a sequence of operations performed on data, esp by a computer, in order to extract information, reorder files, etc 3
  • noun data processing (as modifier) 3
  • modifier data processing of or relating to data processing 3
  • noun data processing the rapid recording and handling of large amounts of information, as business data, by means of mechanical or, esp., computer equipment 3
  • noun data processing processing of information, especially the handling of information by computers in accordance with strictly defined systems of procedure. 2
See all 9 definitions of data processing

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Origin of data processing

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Data processing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Data processing

data processing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

data processing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for data processing

noun data processing

  • dp — 1. data processing. According to hackers, use of the term marks one immediately as a suit. See DPer. 2. dot pitch. 3. Dissociated Press.
  • information processing — processing of information, especially the handling of information by computers in accordance with strictly defined systems of procedure.
All 2 Synonyms of data processing

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