processing

noun

UK /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

US /ˈprɑːsesɪŋ/

The act of changing something step by step to make it ready to use.

The processing of milk makes it safe to drink.

SYNONYMS

handling treating preparing transforming

RELATED WORDS

process processor procedure production

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The way a computer works through information.

This computer is fast at processing data.

3. The act of dealing with papers or requests in an official way.

Your application is still being processed.

4. The way the mind takes in and understands information.

Reading involves the processing of words and ideas.