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word processing

or word-process·ing

noun

  1. writing, editing, and production of documents, as letters, reports, and books, through the use of a computer program or a complete computer system designed to facilitate rapid and efficient manipulation of text. : WP


word processing

noun

  1. the composition of documents using a computer system to input, edit, store, and print them
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of word processing1

First recorded in 1970–75
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Example Sentences

The package includes Docs for word processing, Sheets for spreadsheets, and Slides for presentations.

It’s not meant to be a main computer, but it could be useful for people looking for a basic way to access word processing software for distraction-free writing.

I ended up using the Comment function in my word-processing software to house the Eric and Jen exchanges.

They did it because they wanted to do spreadsheets or word processing or email.

Word processing and keeping a database of kitchen recipes were popular options.

Instead of opening a word-processing program on our own computers, we used a browser to open Google's word processor.

Shooting stars called NBI, a pioneer in word processing, or AOL, a sure thing as there never was.

Please take a moment to admire the people who compiled a 300 page index without the use of automated word processing.

We write today, using technologies for word processing, in ways different from any other practical experience of writing.

Word-processing is cognitively a different effort from writing with a pen or typewriter.

One program is the archetype for all the word processing that ever existed.

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