processing
UK: ˈprəʊsesɪŋ | US: ˈprɑːsesɪŋ
n. the act of handling or transforming something through a series of operations
vt. the action of performing operations on data or materials
The word "processing" derives from the Latin processus (a forward movement, progress), formed from pro- (forward) + cedere (to go). The suffix -ing turns the verb "process" into a noun or present participle, indicating ongoing action. Originally tied to physical progression, it now broadly applies to systematic operations, especially in computing and manufacturing.
The factory specializes in food processing.
Data processing requires powerful computers.
She is processing the paperwork for the visa.
The brain excels at parallel processing of information.
Raw materials undergo several stages of processing.