protectedprocessing
nounUK /prəˈtɛktɪd ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /prəˈtɛktɪd ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/
Protected processing means keeping information safe while a computer works on it.
The bank uses protected processing so nobody can peek at your money details.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In law, protected processing can mean work done under special legal safeguards.
The lawyer explained that protected processing kept the documents private during the case.
3. In computing, it means running tasks in a safe area where other programs cannot interfere.
The app uses protected processing to stop viruses from changing its files.
4. In manufacturing, it means handling materials in a way that keeps them clean and safe.
The food factory uses protected processing to keep the snacks free from germs.