Processed: meaning, definitions and examples

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processed

[ ˈprɒsɛst ]

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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.

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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.