dataprocessingsoftware

noun
UK /ˈdeɪtə ˈprəʊsesɪŋ ˈsɒftweə/
US /ˈdeɪtə ˈprɑːsesɪŋ ˈsɔːftwer/

Computer programs that help people sort, change, and understand information.

The school uses data processing software to organize student test scores.

SYNONYMS

data processing programinformation processing softwaredata handling softwaredata management software

RELATED WORDS

databasespreadsheetalgorithmanalyticscomputer program

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Tools that turn raw numbers into useful reports.

The company bought data processing software to create monthly sales reports.

3. Software that cleans up messy information automatically.

Their data processing software removed duplicate names from the list.

4. Programs that handle large amounts of information quickly.

Scientists rely on data processing software to study weather patterns.