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Definition of processing

processing

/ˈprɑː.sɛs.ɪŋ/
pro · cess · ing
Plural:processings
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Adjective:processable
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Past Simple:processed
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Past Participle:processed
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Present Participle:processing
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processing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action of performing a series of mechanical, chemical, or administrative operations on something in order to change, preserve, or handle it.

Example

"The visa application is currently undergoing standard administrative processing."

2

The manipulation, analysis, and transformation of data by a computer or the human brain.

Example

"Advances in natural language processing have significantly improved machine translation."

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• verb

1

To perform a series of mechanical, chemical, or administrative operations on something in order to change, preserve, or handle it (present participle of process).

Example

"The plant is currently processing several tons of raw cocoa beans every day."

2

To analyze, compute, or mentally assimilate information or experiences (present participle of process).

Example

"She sat quietly for a moment, processing the unexpected news."

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• Rhymes for processing

• Nearby Words

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procession
processional
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Processing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/processing
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