data processing

noun

: the converting of raw data to machine-readable form and its subsequent processing (such as storing, updating, rearranging, or printing out) by a computer
data processor noun

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This means designing workflows where AI handles pattern recognition and data processing tasks, while humans provide the strategic oversight and contextual understanding that AI lacks. Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Nvidia — once a tiny Intel competitor making graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming applications — became, in the span of a few years, essential to the tech industry because those same chips are needed to efficiently power the massive data processing needs of artificial intelligence. Clare Duffy, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024 Edge Computing Convergence Reducing latency and enhancing data processing by integrating edge computing benefits both domains. Srinivas Vadhri, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Orange is also looking to localize data processing and the hosting of OpenAI’s models in European data centers. Ryan Browne, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for data processing 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of data processing was in 1954

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“Data processing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20processing. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

data processing

noun
: the action or process of putting data into a computer and having the computer use it to produce a desired result

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