Definition of processing
noun:
- preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure; "the processing of newly arrived immigrants", "the processing of ore to obtain minerals".
verb:
- subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; "process cheese", "process hair", "treat the water so it can be drunk", "treat the lawn with chemicals", "treat an oil spill". Synonyms: process, treat.
- deal with in a routine way; "I'll handle that one", "process a loan", "process the applicants". Synonyms: process.
- perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information; "The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech". Synonyms: process.
- institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him", "She actioned the company for discrimination". Synonyms: action, litigate, process, sue.
- march in a procession; "They processed into the dining room". Synonyms: march, process.
- shape, form, or improve a material; "work stone into tools", "process iron", "work the metal". Synonyms: process, work, work on.
- deliver a warrant or summons to someone; "He was processed by the sheriff". Synonyms: process, serve, swear out.
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Words nearby
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