PROCESSING Definition & Meaning

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processing

[ pros-es-ing; especially British proh-ses-ing ]

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noun

the act of treating or preparing something by a particular series of actions, as in manufacturing:
In the processing of taconite, the ore is ground to a fine powder and the iron separated out with strong magnets.
the conversion of an agricultural commodity into marketable form by a particular series of steps:
Regular inspections should take place at every stage of the processing of meat.
the act of handling records, papers, etc., systematically by organizing them, annotating or making decisions about them, following up with appropriate action, etc.:
To avoid delay in the processing of applications, please make sure the information you submit is complete and accurate.
the act of mentally or emotionally absorbing and making sense of what one has experienced or perceived:
The second phase of the treatment involves the emotional processing of the traumatic events in a safe and supportive environment.
The thalamus is closely integrated with the cerebral cortex and is responsible for the initial processing of all sensory information except smell.
Computers. the act of carrying out operations on data or programs:
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
the act of requiring someone to answer questionnaires, perform various tasks, undergo physical or aptitude examinations, etc., before the beginning or termination of a period of service:
The Navy began the initial processing of a new batch of recruits in January.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of processing¹

First recorded in 1870–75; 1945–50 processing fordef 5; process ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

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Four months after the fire, a portion of the still-closed park is being used as a processing site for trees and shrubs removed from the fire zone, according to the state parks department.

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Mail is currently transported to and from processing facilities and post offices twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

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The policy was designed to boost trade and spare the government the hassle of processing low-value parcels generating negligible tax revenue.

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The Biden-era Department of Labor pursued some shocking cases of child labor violations, including third-party cleaning contractors that had minors working on overnight shifts at meat and poultry processing plants.

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“Healthcare staffing at GEO’s ICE processing center is more than double that of many states’ correctional facilities,” the spokesperson said.

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