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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The error occurs after camera data processing becomes unsynchronized when the camera view is changed.
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James Powel, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The self-driving car market is estimated to reach $2 trillion by 2030, according to market researcher IndustryARC, riding on the back of advances in AI, sensor technologies and data processing capabilities.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Extending compute power directly to the edge enables localized data processing where milliseconds matter for real-time supply chain visibility or intelligent factory automation.
—Lori Thomas, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This groundbreaking system revolutionized data processing, allowing users to store, access and manage 5 million alphanumeric characters with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The self-driving car market is estimated to reach $2 trillion by 2030, according to market researcher IndustryARC, riding on the back of advances in AI, sensor technologies and data processing capabilities.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Extending compute power directly to the edge enables localized data processing where milliseconds matter for real-time supply chain visibility or intelligent factory automation.
—Lori Thomas, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This groundbreaking system revolutionized data processing, allowing users to store, access and manage 5 million alphanumeric characters with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Data processing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20processing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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