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to preprocess

to preprocess

1 5.4
To clean or prepare data before main processing
  • verb
  • /priːˈprɒsɛs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : preprocesar
  • Before analysis, we need to preprocess the raw data to remove any errors.

So now he's on a kick where he doesn't believe in getting like pre ground or preprocess.

Examples

  • For knowledge services built on data-driven approaches, the data need to be preprocessed before they are input into the machine learning algorithm.

    Academic text (2016)
  • One major difference is that, unlike in TACT, text does not have to be preprocessed in NVivo before being brought into the program for analysis.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The knowledge services that include recommendation services and education services can be applied to preprocessed data.

    Academic text (2016)
  • The input data for building the knowledge model was the preprocessed structured data described in Table 4.

    Academic text (2016)
  • After preprocessing, we are left with 13 attributes (12 independent and 1 dependent), as described in Table 4.

    Academic text (2016)
  • After preprocessing, the sludge is granulated, pelletized, and packaged.

    Academic text (1996)
  • While in an offline experiment, based on the system scope and objective, a subset of overall data is considered and preprocessed in order to prepare the data for knowledge model creation.

    Academic text (2016)
  • The order graph method preprocesses the SFG to produce a directed acyclic graph (DAG) to avoid this.

    Academic text (2000)
  • To assess the cost of reordering and blocking the matrices relative to the potential benefits, we recorded the running time of the ordering and blocking algorithm we used to preprocess the matrices.

    Academic text (1997)
  • In addition, the Bar Harbor facility receives preprocessed sludge (liquid) from the community of Southwest Harbor, which it dewaters and blends with its own biosolids.

    Academic text (1999)

Synonyms

to pretreat
vsto preprocess
1 4.5

To prepare something, like clothes or a surface, before the main step so it works better

is broader and means general preparation or cleaning before main processing
to prewash
vsto preprocess
1 3.2

To wash something briefly before the main wash to remove dirt or stains

is about general preparation or cleaning not limited to brief washing
to prefilter
vsto preprocess
  • Specialized
6.2

To remove unwanted items from data, air, or water before the main cleaning step

focuses on general preparation or cleaning rather than only filtering out items

How Ready

to process
388 3.0
to preprocess
  • Specialized
1 5.4
to clean
260 1.0
to collect
499 1.1

Surface Forms

preprocess infinitive
preprocessed past participle
preprocessing present participle
preprocesses third person singular

Morphology

preprocess = process (transparent) = pre + process

The meaning is a straightforward application of 'pre-' to 'process': to process something beforehand.

Etymology

Preprocess breaks into pre- meaning 'before' and process meaning 'a series of steps' or 'to work through'. So to preprocess data or material is to clean or prepare it 'before' the main processing step.