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