processing
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/ˈprɑːsesɪŋ/
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/ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/
the act of changing or preserving something, like raw materials or food, by using special methods.
The processing plant turns raw materials into useful products.
the act of officially handling documents, requests, or transactions.
The processing of the application took longer than expected.