EDP
Definition
- Noun:
- Electronic Data Processing: The automatic handling of data by electronic means, specifically without using older technologies like tabulating cards or punched tapes. It refers to the use of computers to store, retrieve, and process data.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The company invested heavily in modern EDP systems to improve efficiency.
- His job in the 1980s involved managing the department's EDP operations.
Advanced Usage
- The term EDP is an initialism for "Electronic Data Processing." It is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe departments, systems, or managers related to this function.
- She is the EDP manager for the entire region.
- We need to review the EDP security protocols.
Variants and Related Words
- Data Processing (n): A broader term for the conversion of data into usable information, which can be electronic or manual.
- IT (Information Technology) (n): A modern, more comprehensive term that encompasses EDP as well as networking, software development, and support.
- Computer Center (n): A physical location housing the main computers and related equipment for EDP.
Synonyms
- Automatic Data Processing: A direct synonym emphasizing the automated nature of the task.
- Computer Processing: A more contemporary synonym focusing on the tool used.
Notes on Usage
- EDP is a somewhat dated term that was prevalent from the 1960s through the 1980s. In modern contexts, terms like IT (Information Technology), computing, or data processing are more commonly used.
- It is typically written in uppercase letters (EDP) as it is an initialism.
Noun
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automatic data processing by electronic means without the use of tabulating cards or punched tapes
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