guidedprocessing

noun

UK /ˈɡaɪdɪd ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/

US /ˈɡaɪdɪd ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/

Guided processing is when someone helps you work through something step by step.

The teacher used guided processing to help the students solve the puzzle together.

SYNONYMS

assisted processing supported processing facilitated processing directed processing

RELATED WORDS

guidance processing scaffolding coaching mentoring

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, guided processing means a system walks a user through a task with prompts and instructions.

The tax software uses guided processing to help people fill out their forms correctly.

3. In psychology, guided processing is a technique where a therapist helps a person explore and understand their thoughts and feelings.

During guided processing, the counselor asked her to describe what she felt at that moment.

4. In manufacturing, guided processing refers to a controlled sequence of steps monitored to keep quality consistent.

The factory relies on guided processing to make sure every part is checked before assembly.