data processing

[ dey-tuh pros-es-ing, dat-uh, dah-tuh ]

noun

1. processing of information, especially the handling of information by computers in accordance with strictly defined procedures and operations, as aggregation, sorting, analysis, or validation. : DP

data processing

noun

1. 1. a sequence of operations performed on data, esp by a computer, in order to extract information, reorder files, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      a data-processing centre

data processing

1. Either the preparation of data for processing by a computer , or the storage and processing of raw data by the computer itself.

Other Words From

• da·ta proc·ess·or noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of data processing¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

These are generalized instructions, particularly useful to 1401 customers who also use larger data processing systems.

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The combination of a modern computer plus modern programming languages is the key to profitable data processing.

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The experimenter relies heavily on the main computer center for data processing.

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He also transports magnetic tapes to the computing center for off-line data processing and performs smaller tasks.

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It does not include in this figure any purchases of automatic data processing equipment.

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