decentralized processing

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computing the use of word processing or data processing units in stand-alone or localized situations

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I was able to be alone while not alone, processing the fact that while I was marching and chanting I could literally die.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Protesting|Rawiya Kameir, Judnick Mayard|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After processing in everyone else, the cops took him somewhere for a reminder of their thoughts on “rapos.”
A Million Ways to Die in Prison|Daniel Genis|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The processing errors of her mind manifested in a few debilitating ways: Her wagers, written with Jeopardy!
Jeopardy! Champion Julia Collins’s Brain Feels Like Mush|Sujay Kumar|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It aims to eliminate the biggest bottleneck in a bar—processing payments.
How Much Do You Tip A Robot Bartender?|Kayleigh Kulp|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But even as he was receiving awards, the military brass was processing his discharge—they had found out he was transgender.
Yes to LGB, No to T: The Pentagon Still Has a Transgender Ban|Tim Mak|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As new processing methods are devised, Virginia will undoubtedly increase the development of such resources.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
The textile industry in Virginia includes the spinning and processing of yarn and the weaving and finishing of material.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Nevertheless, the fisheries supply additional employment to processing and wholesale employees.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
If the government of the society is strictly monarchial, its administration is, on the contrary, extremely decentralized.
The War Upon Religion|Rev. Francis A. Cunningham
If desired, pumpkin or squash may first be cooked as if preparing it for use and then put into the jars for processing.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

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