processing

/ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or series of actions of preparing, treating, or converting something from one form to another.
    • The processing of your application will take about two weeks.
    • Food processing turns raw ingredients into packaged meals.
    • Data processing helps companies understand customer behavior.
adjective
  1. Relating to or involved in the act of preparing or treating something.
    • Processing fees are added to your order total.
    • The processing plant operates 24 hours a day.
    • She works in the processing department of the factory.
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