DATA PROCESSING Definition & Meaning

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data processing

[dey-tuh pros-es-ing, dat-uh, dah-tuh]

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noun

processing of information, especially the handling of information by computers in accordance with strictly defined procedures and operations, as aggregation, sorting, analysis, or validation. DP

data processing

noun

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

data processing

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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Other 51�Թ� Forms

data processor noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of data processing¹

First recorded in 1950–55

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This influx has said to have filled crucial skill gaps in Armenia's tech sector, in areas such as data processing, cybersecurity, and financial technologies.

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Lonestar says that putting them on the Moon will offer customers secure, reliable data processing, while taking advantage of unlimited solar energy to power them.

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Yamagiwa added that energy burdens are growing because of demand from AI data processing centres and semiconductor factories around the country.

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Prof Reinhard says that a lot of data processing carried out by the system appears necessary to clean up the image that results from this spinning device.

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