processed
Word Statistics
Academic vocabulary
Regularly used in writing and speech
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Academic vocabulary
1. To perform a particular process on a thing.
2. To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.
"We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions."
3. To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.
"I didn't know she had a criminal record. That will take me a while to process."
4. To develop photographic film.
5. To take legal proceedings against.
1. To walk in a procession
1. That has completed a required process.
"The bank returned her processed application by mail."
2. Modified through manufacture such as refinement or food processing.
"Processed foods are of dubious nutritional value."
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