electronic data processing
- noun
- /ɪˌlɛktrɒnɪk ˈdeɪtə ˈprɒsɛsɪŋ/
- Specialized
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procesamiento de datos electrónicos
- Training in electronic data processing is essential for modern IT professionals.
Examples
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The field of electronic data processing has revolutionized business operations.
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Early electronic data processing revolutionized the way businesses managed large amounts of information.
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The company upgraded its systems to use electronic data processing instead of manual record-keeping.
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Many companies rely on electronic data processing for efficiency.
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Electronic data processing allows businesses to handle large amounts of electronic data processing efficiently.
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In modern offices, electronic data processing is essential for managing payroll and customer records.
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The implementation of electronic data processing systems has significantly reduced the time required to analyze survey results.
Synonyms
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A set of steps a computer follows to get, change, or sort information
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Automatic handling of data by computers
Computers process information without people doing it
How Automated
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Surface Forms
Morphology
electronic + data + processing
The meaning 'automatic processing of data using electronic equipment' is directly derivable from combining 'electronic' (relating to electronic technology) with 'data' (information) and 'processing' (systematic handling). The adjective+noun+noun composition transparently indicates the processing of data carried out electronically, a compositional pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents should understand it.
Etymology
The term electronic data processing began in the mid-1900s when new electronic machines could do the work of handling data automatically instead of people using paper or mechanical devices. So the phrase means 'processing information by electronic equipment', which is why we use it today.