Meaning & use
processed
Treated or prepared through a series of steps, especially industrially, rather than left in a natural or raw state.
See it in a sentence
Processed foods often contain more sodium and preservatives than fresh alternatives.
The visa application was processed within two business days.
A note on using this word
Processed most commonly describes industrially prepared food, but applies equally to data or applications that have gone through a set procedure.
Words with a similar meaning
refinedtreated
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Words with an opposite meaning
rawunprocessed
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