Meaning 1neutral; production and data contexts · 82%
A process in which material or information is treated and prepared for a purpose.
Natural examples
Die Verarbeitung der Äpfel beginnt direkt nach der Ernte.
Processing the apples begins immediately after the harvest.
Bei der Verarbeitung persönlicher Daten gelten strenge Regeln.
Strict rules apply to the processing of personal data.
Eine schonende Verarbeitung erhält den Geschmack des Gemüses.
Gentle processing preserves the vegetables' flavor.
Usage note
Verarbeitung can describe treating raw materials, food, or data; the surrounding phrase identifies what is processed.
Mini-lesson: Verarbeitung
A process in which material or information is treated and prepared for a purpose. Verarbeitung can describe treating raw materials, food, or data; the surrounding phrase identifies what is processed.
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