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noun

processing of information, especially the handling of information by computers in accordance with strictly defined systems of procedure.

Also called information processing.

Origin:
1950–55

Related forms

data processor, noun

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data processing

—n
	a. a sequence of operations performed on data, esp by a computer, in order to extract information, reorder files, etc
	b. (as modifier): a data-processing centre

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data processing definition

Either the preparation of data for processing by a computer, or the storage and processing of raw data by the computer itself.

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