informedprocessing

noun

UK /ɪnˈfɔːmd ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/

US /ɪnˈfɔːrmd ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/

Thinking carefully about facts before making a choice.

The class used informed processing to decide which project to build.

SYNONYMS

careful thinking fact-based reasoning deliberate analysis thoughtful evaluation

RELATED WORDS

information decision-making reasoning judgment analysis

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, handling data only after checking it is correct and complete.

The program does informed processing of each form before saving it.

3. In law, reviewing all relevant facts before taking an official action.

The committee's informed processing of the case took two weeks.

4. In science, examining evidence thoroughly before drawing a conclusion.

Good informed processing kept the experiment fair and honest.