word processing

American  

Or word-processing

noun

1. writing, editing, and production of documents, as letters, reports, and books, through the use of a computer program or a complete computer system designed to facilitate rapid and efficient manipulation of text. WP

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word processing British  

noun

1. the composition of documents using a computer system to input, edit, store, and print them

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Etymology

Origin of word processing

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

It combines AI conversation mode with word processing to get you started on a first draft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"We sometimes overvalue the role of proprietary software in our organisations," Mr Maisto says, pointing out that for key services like word processing and email, open-source solutions work just fine.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

For example, it is well established how much energy a computer with word processing software uses per hour.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024

After Gmail came Google Maps and Google Docs with word processing and spreadsheet applications.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Despite the technology for writing, such as word processing machines and the hypertext programs for interactive, collaborative authoring, writing the great novel is not only impossible, but irrelevant.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai

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