processing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
    • the processing of newly arrived immigrants
    • the processing of ore to obtain minerals
  2. 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
  3. verb deal with in a routine way
    process.
    • I'll handle that one
    • process a loan
    • process the applicants
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. verb march in a procession
    process; march.
    • They processed into the dining room
  7. verb shape, form, or improve a material
    process; work on; work.
    • work stone into tools
    • process iron
    • work the metal
  8. verb deliver a warrant or summons to someone
    process; swear out; serve.
    • He was processed by the sheriff

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