data processing


noun

processing of information, especially the handling of information by computers in accordance with strictly defined systems of procedure.
Also called information processing.

Origin of data processing

First recorded in 1950–55

OTHER WORDS FROM data processing

data processor, noun

Definition for information processing (2 of 2)

information processing

noun

British Dictionary definitions for information processing (1 of 2)

data processing

noun

  1. a sequence of operations performed on data, esp by a computer, in order to extract information, reorder files, etc
  2. (as modifier)a data-processing centre

British Dictionary definitions for information processing (2 of 2)

information processing

noun

computing the combined processing of numerical data, graphics, text, etc

Cultural definitions for information processing

data processing

Either the preparation of data for processing by a computer, or the storage and processing of raw data by the computer itself.