Data processing
Data Processing
Data processing (pronounced: /ˈdeɪtə ˈprɒsesɪŋ/) is a series of operations that use information to produce a result. Common methods of data processing include batch processing, real-time processing, online processing, and distributed processing.
Etymology
The term "data processing" comes from the process of transforming raw data into a meaningful output. The word "data" is derived from the Latin word "datum", meaning "something given", while "processing" comes from the Latin word "processus", meaning "a going forward, advance, progress".
Related Terms
- Data: Raw facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
- Information: Data that has been processed into a form that is meaningful to the user.
- Batch Processing: A method of data processing where similar transactions are grouped together and processed as a batch.
- Real-Time Processing: A method of data processing where the information is processed immediately as it is input into the system.
- Online Processing: A method of data processing where data is processed as soon as a transaction occurs.
- Distributed Processing: A method of data processing where processing power is distributed among multiple computers in a network.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Data processing
- Wikipedia's article - Data processing
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