teleprocessing

American

[tel-uh-pros-es-ing, -uh-sing, -proh-ses-ing, -proh-suh-sing] / ˈtɛl əˌprɒs ɛs ɪŋ, -ə sɪŋ, -ˌproʊ sɛs ɪŋ, -ˌproʊ sə sɪŋ /

noun

Computers.

computerized processing and transmission of data over the telephone or other long-distance communications systems.

teleprocessing British

/ ˌtɛlɪˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ /

noun

the use of remote computer terminals connected to a central computer to process data

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Etymology

Origin of teleprocessing

1960–65; tele- ¹ + processing ( def. )

Example Sentences

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He also is accused of improperly using the Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing System, which allows police to access various state and federal law enforcement data and resources, prosecutors said.

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