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

Word History and Origins

Origin of word processing¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

For example, it is well established how much energy a computer with word processing software uses per hour.

From Science Daily

After Gmail came Google Maps and Google Docs with word processing and spreadsheet applications.

From Seattle Times

A 2020 survey by Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics showed that while more than 95% of Nigerian youth aged between 15 and 35 can surf the internet, just about 45% had basic word processing skills.

From BBC

The platform will support its Pages word processing, Numbers spreadsheet and Keynote slide deck apps, as well as iMovie and GarageBand for video and music production.

From Seattle Times

I am sitting in front of the most powerful computer Mac has to offer — I could edit “Avatar” on it — but 95 percent of what I do is word processing.

From New York Times

Related Words

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