Processed: meaning, definitions and examples

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processed

 

[ ˈprɒsɛst ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

data

Having been subjected to a special process or treatment, often in order to improve or preserve it.

Synonyms

prepared, refined, treated

Examples of usage

  • The processed food industry has come under scrutiny for its use of artificial additives.
  • She prefers to eat whole foods rather than processed ones.
Context #2 | Verb

information

Deal with (someone or something) methodically or systematically, especially in order to achieve a particular goal.

Synonyms

deal with, handle, manage

Examples of usage

  • The data needs to be processed before we can analyze it.
  • She processed the paperwork efficiently to ensure a smooth transition.

Translations

Translations of the word "processed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 processado

🇮🇳 प्रसंस्कृत

🇩🇪 verarbeitet

🇮🇩 diproses

🇺🇦 оброблений

🇵🇱 przetworzony

🇯🇵 処理された

🇫🇷 traité

🇪🇸 procesado

🇹🇷 işlenmiş

🇰🇷 처리된

🇸🇦 معالج

🇨🇿 zpracovaný

🇸🇰 spracovaný

🇨🇳 处理过的

🇸🇮 obdelan

🇮🇸 unninn

🇰🇿 өңделген

🇬🇪 დამუშავებული

🇦🇿 emal olunmuş

🇲🇽 procesado

Word origin

The word 'processed' originates from the verb 'process', which comes from the Latin word 'processus', meaning advance or progress. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to treatment, handling, or dealing with something in a systematic way. The adjective form 'processed' emerged to describe things that have undergone a specific treatment or transformation.

See also: bioprocessing, preprocessor, process, processable, processes, processing, procession, processional, processor, reprocess, reprocessing, unprocessed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,804, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.