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ADP system

ADP system

6.1
A set of computers and programs that automatically store and manage employee data
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema ADP
  • Many companies use an ADP system for payroll.

Examples

  • All employee records are managed through the ADP system for better efficiency.

  • The company upgraded its ADP system to handle increased data volumes.

  • Outdated ADP systems can pose security risks to sensitive information.

  • The new ADP system improved efficiency.

  • All employee records are managed through the ADP system for better efficiency.

  • The company upgraded its ADP system to handle increased data volumes.

  • Many companies use an ADP system for payroll and human resource management.

Synonyms

computer system
vsADP system
  • Specialized
69 2.8

A group of computers and software that work together to store and use data

focuses on automated data processing rather than general operation
computing system
vsADP system
  • Specialized
1 3.6

A group of computers and software that work together to store and process information

emphasizes automatic processing tasks rather than mere grouped operation
automatic data processing system
vsADP system
  • Specialized
4.7

A set of computers and programs that store, process, and find data automatically

is the same meaning but uses an abbreviated label

Surface Forms

ADP system singular
ADP systems plural

Morphology

ADP + system

The phrase is compositionally transparent: ADP (automated/automatic data processing) functions as a modifier and 'system' denotes a collection of components, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent meanings can deduce it means a system for ADP. Note that ADP is a technical acronym and may be unfamiliar to many learners, but if the learner knows the acronym's meaning the overall MWE is predictable.

Etymology

The term ADP system comes from the image of a machine that does the work for you: ADP stands for 'automatic data processing' and a system is a set of computers and programs that share a place to keep information. So, ADP system means a group of computers and software that automatically handle and store data.