processing

Definitions

The act of performing a series of mechanical or chemical operations on something in order to change or preserve it.

The systematic series of actions directed to some end, especially in a computer or industrial context.

The handling, manipulation, or transformation of data or information by a computer.

Examples

The computer is currently processing the large data file.

Food processing plants must adhere to strict safety regulations.

Synonyms

handling treating managing refining converting preparing executing

Antonyms

ignoring neglecting stagnating halting pausing discarding skipping