scientificprocessing

noun

UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈprɑːsesɪŋ/

Using science to change or handle things in a careful, step-by-step way.

The factory uses scientific processing to turn milk into cheese.

SYNONYMS

scientific treatment systematic processing technical processing laboratory processing

RELATED WORDS

experiment analysis method procedure research

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The organized steps scientists follow to study or change materials.

Scientific processing of the samples helped the team find the cause.

3. Using scientific methods in industry to make or improve products.

Scientific processing made the new medicine safer for children.

4. The careful handling of data using scientific rules.

Scientific processing of the survey results showed a clear pattern.