ALL meanings of data processing
da·ta proc·ess
D d - uncountable noun data processing Data processing is the series of operations that are carried out on data, especially by computers, in order to present, interpret, or obtain information. 3
- noun data processing a sequence of operations performed on data, esp by a computer, in order to extract information, reorder files, etc 3
- noun data processing (as modifier) 3
- modifier data processing of or relating to data processing 3
- noun data processing the rapid recording and handling of large amounts of information, as business data, by means of mechanical or, esp., computer equipment 3
- noun data processing processing of information, especially the handling of information by computers in accordance with strictly defined systems of procedure. 2
- noun Technical meaning of data processing (application) The input, verification, organisation, storage, retrieval, transformation, and extraction of information from data. The term is normally associated with commercial applications such as stock control or payroll. 1
- noun data processing making information computer-readable 1
- noun data processing Any of many techniques in which data is retrieved, stored, classified, manipulated, transmitted and/or reported in such a way as to generate information; especially such processing using computers. 0