word processing

noun

: the production of typewritten documents (such as business letters) with automated and usually computerized typing and text-editing equipment
word process verb

Examples of word processing in a Sentence

These terminals are used mostly for word processing.
Recent Examples on the Web In the early 1980s, PCs were used for word processing and spreadsheets, but they were not fully integrated into daily business activities. Ravi Kumar S, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Eventually, Siri will support apps that focus on books, journaling, whiteboards, managing files, word processing, browsers, camera and photos, the company said. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024 After WordPad is gone, users looking for basic word processing will need to look to the more-capable Notepad, the free-to-use online version of Microsoft Word, or a free alternative like LibreOffice. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 8 July 2024 This package features popular applications such as Word for advanced word processing and Excel for detailed data management. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for word processing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of word processing was in 1967

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“Word processing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/word%20processing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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word processing

noun
: the production of typewritten documents (as business letters) with automated and usually computerized equipment for preparing text

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