early-stage processing

noun

UK /ˈɜːli steɪdʒ ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

US /ˈɜrli steɪdʒ ˈprɑsesɪŋ/

The first steps of working on something before it is finished.

Early-stage processing of the fruit removes the seeds before it is packed.

SYNONYMS

initial processing preliminary processing first-stage processing primary processing front-end processing

RELATED WORDS

raw material preparation sorting refining workflow

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first handling of data before deeper analysis.

Early-stage processing cleans the survey data before the team studies it.

3. The first steps in making a product, before the main manufacturing.

Early-stage processing turns raw cotton into clean fibers.

4. The first steps in developing a project or idea.

Early-stage processing of the plan helped the team spot problems.