teleprocessing
/ˌtɛlɪˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/
noun
- The use of computers and communication networks to process data from remote locations.
- The company's teleprocessing system allowed employees to access the database from home.
- Banks use teleprocessing to handle transactions from ATMs across the country.
- Early teleprocessing required dedicated phone lines to connect terminals to the main computer.