processed

adjective
UK: /ˈprɒsesd/
US: /ˈprɑːsest/

  1. Having undergone a series of mechanical or chemical operations to change or preserve it.

    1. The food was heavily processed and lacked nutrients.
    2. The processed data gave us a clearer picture of the experiment.

  2. Treated in a systematic way; dealt with.

    1. My application has been processed quickly.
    2. The claim was processed according to the company's established policy.

Synonyms

prepared
processed verb

  1. To perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on (something) in order to change or preserve it.

    1. They processed the sugar cane into syrup.
    2. The factory processed the raw materials into finished products.

  2. To perform a series of operations on data by a computer.

    1. The computer processed the data quickly.
    2. This software processed the information in a secure environment.

  3. To deal with something according to a procedure.

    1. We processed his visa application yesterday.
    2. The bank processed my check this morning without issues.

  4. To understand and remember information or an experience.

    1. I need time to processed all information.
    2. It takes her time to process new situations and information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "processed" in English means: Having undergone a series of mechanical or chemical operations to change or preserve it., Treated in a systematic way; dealt with..

The phonetic transcription of "processed" is /ˈprɒsesd/ in British English and /ˈprɑːsest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "processed": prepared.

Example usage of "processed": "The food was heavily processed and lacked nutrients.". More examples on the page.