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processed

verb
  1. To perform a particular process on a thing.

  2. To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.

    "We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions."

  3. To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.

    "I didn't know she had a criminal record. That will take me a while to process."

verb
  1. To walk in a procession

adjective
  1. That has completed a required process.

    "The bank returned her processed application by mail."

  2. Modified through manufacture such as refinement or food processing.

    "Processed foods are of dubious nutritional value."

Synonymsmanufactured, refined
Antonymsnatural, unprocessed

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