automatic data processing system
Definition
Noun: A system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage, designed to perform data processing tasks with minimal human intervention.
Usage
This term refers to a complete, integrated setup for handling data automatically. It is a formal and technical term, often used in business, computing, and administrative contexts to describe the infrastructure for managing information.
Examples
- The company invested in a new automatic data processing system to handle its payroll and inventory.
- Modern banking relies heavily on secure automatic data processing systems.
- The efficiency of the automatic data processing system reduced manual errors significantly.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in discussions about system architecture, data management policies, and technological infrastructure.
- It often implies a focus on the hardware and software combination for business or organizational data tasks, rather than scientific computing.
Variants and Related Words
- ADP System: A common abbreviation for 'automatic data processing system'.
- Data Processing System: A broader term that may or may not imply full automation.
- Computer System: A more general term for a configuration of computers and peripherals.
- Information System: A broader term that includes the data, processes, and people involved in managing information, often built upon an automatic data processing system.
Synonyms
- Computing System
- ADP System
- Data Processing System
Antonyms
- Manual Data Processing
- Human Computation
Related Phrases
- Common Storage: A key component of an automatic data processing system, referring to shared data repositories accessible by the system's computers.
- Associated Software: The programs and applications that enable the system to perform specific data processing tasks.
Noun
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a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage
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