word processing

word processing
noun
rapid and efficient processing (storage and printing) of linguistic data for composition and editing
Topics: ↑printing, ↑printing process
Hypernyms: ↑data processing

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noun [noncount]
: the production of printed pages of writing (such as business letters) that can be stored and printed by using computer equipment

These terminals are used mostly for word processing.

word processing software

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ˈword processing [word processing] noun uncountable
the use of a computer to create, store and print a piece of text, usually typed in from a keyboard

We've got a computer but I only use it for word processing.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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