data processing

American  

[dey-tuh pros-es-ing, dat-uh, dah-tuh] / ˈdeɪ tə ˌprɒs ɛs ɪŋ, ˈdæt ə, ˈdɑ tə /

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

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data processing British  

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

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data processing Cultural  

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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• data processor
  noun

Etymology

Origin of data processing

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Data processing: AI can quickly analyze data, creating authentic, personalized messages.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2024

Data processing and analysis was supported by grants from the U.S.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2024

Data processing is not the only technological limitation preventing drones from fully replacing ground rescuers.

From Scientific American • May 16, 2019

Data processing and calibration, Monte Carlo simulations of the detector and of theoretical models, and data analyses were performed by a large number of IceCube Collaboration members, who also discussed and approved the scientific results.

From Nature • Nov. 21, 2017

But even greater advances are being made in industry as Cloud computing and Big Data processing allows the enterprise sector to gain efficiencies never before realized.

From Forbes • Jun. 18, 2014