word processing

NOUN

document creation and editing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

data processing

WEAK

text editing

Example Sentences

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Microsoft Word brought word processing to the masses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"We sometimes overvalue the role of proprietary software in our organisations," Mr Maisto says, pointing out that for key services like word processing and email, open-source solutions work just fine.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

For example, it is well established how much energy a computer with word processing software uses per hour.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024

After Gmail came Google Maps and Google Docs with word processing and spreadsheet applications.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

You may convert to and distribute this work in any binary, compressed, marked up, nonproprietary or proprietary form, including any word processing or hypertext form.

From The Tale of Solomon Owl by Bailey, Arthur Scott