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processing

[pros-es-ing, proh-ses-ing] / ˈprɒs ɛs ɪŋ, ˈproʊ sɛs ɪŋ /
NOUN
refinement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clarification
STRONG
cleaning distillation purification rarefaction rectification
WEAK
depuration detersion draining filtering
Antonyms
WEAK
bad manners corruption crudeness dirtying pollution rudeness
NOUN
treatment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approach conduct employment management method practice procedure strategy
STRONG
angle custom dealing execution habit line manipulation manner mode proceeding reception usage way
WEAK
action towards behavior towards modus operandi
Antonyms
WEAK
harm hurt injury

Example Sentences

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The brokerage expects the nickel mining and processing company’s 2026 earnings to grow 121%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

While developers favor graphics processing units, or GPUs, for training AI models, CPUs work well for inference, which refers to using those models to make decisions or execute tasks.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“Setting up the ACE account was actually pretty complicated,” Wells added, referring to CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment portal for processing refund requests.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

An internal investigation began in October 2024 after it was suspected Kershaw had been forging customer signatures and processing cash withdrawals unknown to customers.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

I used to take some pictures with my camera, then bring the film to the drugstore to be sent off to a big plant somewhere for processing.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman