elementaryprocessing
nounUK /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i ˈprəʊ.ses.ɪŋ/
US /ˌel.əˈmen.tri ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ/
Elementary processing is the first, simple step of taking in and understanding information.
The brain does elementary processing of sounds before it understands words.
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2. The first stage of handling data in a computer, where simple operations are done.
The chip handles elementary processing before sending data to the main processor.
3. The early, basic steps of working with materials in a factory or lab.
Elementary processing of the ore removes the largest rocks.
4. The simple first steps of learning or thinking about a new subject.
Children begin with elementary processing of numbers before doing math.