electronic data processing
Definition
Noun: The automatic handling, manipulation, and organization of data by electronic machines, primarily computers, without the use of older mechanical methods like tabulating cards or punched paper tapes.
Usage
"Electronic data processing" refers to the broad, automated use of computers and related systems to perform operations on data. It is a formal or technical term often used in business, computing, and administrative contexts to describe the core function of modern information systems.
Examples
- The company invested in new hardware to improve the speed and accuracy of its electronic data processing.
- Modern banking relies entirely on secure electronic data processing for transactions.
- The shift from manual bookkeeping to electronic data processing revolutionized the accounting department.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often abbreviated as EDP. For example: "She is the director of the EDP department."
- It can be used attributively (like an adjective) before other nouns. For example: "We need to review our electronic data processing systems."
Variants and Related Words
- EDP: The common acronym for "electronic data processing."
- Data Processing: A broader term that can include both electronic and non-electronic methods.
- Automatic Data Processing (ADP): A very similar term, often used interchangeably with EDP.
Synonyms
- Computer Processing
- Digital Data Handling
- Automated Computation
Related Phrases
- Electronic Data Processing Center: A facility housing the computers and personnel for EDP.
- Electronic Data Processing Manager: The person in charge of an EDP department or function.
Noun
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automatic data processing by electronic means without the use of tabulating cards or punched tapes
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