information processing software

noun
UK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈprəʊsesɪŋ ˈsɒftweə/
US /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈprɑːsesɪŋ ˈsɔːftwer/

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

The school uses information processing software to organize student records.

SYNONYMS

data processing softwareinformation management softwaredata handling softwareinformation systems software

RELATED WORDS

databasespreadsheetanalyticsdata entryrecords management

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Programs that turn raw data into useful reports and summaries.

The company installed information processing software to generate monthly sales reports.

3. Tools used to search, filter, and sort large collections of digital information.

Researchers rely on information processing software to find patterns in survey data.

4. Software that automates routine office tasks like sorting emails and updating files.

Information processing software automatically sorts incoming invoices into the right folders.