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processing

/ˈpɹɑsɛsɪŋ/ noun B2
  1. The action of the verb to process. (countable, uncountable)
  2. The act of taking something through a set of prescribed procedures. (countable, uncountable)
  3. The act of retrieving, storing, classifying, manipulating, transmitting etc. data, especially via computer techniques. (countable, uncountable)

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They also tend to perform poorly on subsequent assessments, as the fragmented study sessions prevent deep cognitive processing.
The Myth of Multitasking, p. 1 · C1
When students type notes on a laptop, they often transcribe lectures verbatim without genuinely processing the underlying concepts and complex ideas.
The Disappearing Signature, p. 1 · C1
This structure acts as a central relay station, processing visual and auditory data before sending it to the cerebral cortex for interpretation.
The Scent of the Past, p. 1 · C1
This small, crucial structure is located in the front of the brain and serves as the primary processing center for odors.
The Scent of the Past, p. 1 · C1

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