electronic data-processing system

  • 1Electronic data processing — Bold textElectronic data processing (EDP) can refer to the use of automated methods to process commercial data. Typically, this uses relatively simple, repetitive activities to process large volumes of similar information. For example: stock… …

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  • 2Data processing (disambiguation) — Data processing most often refers to Computer data processing, computer processes that convert data into information or knowledge. Data processing may also refer to: Automatic data processing, has the following meanings Data analysis; processing… …

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  • 3data processing — ➔ processing * * * data processing UK US noun [U] (also electronic data processing, ABBREVIATION EDP) ► IT the use of a computer to store, organize, and use information: »He devised a data pr …

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  • 4Electronic Flight Instrument System — An electronic flight instrument system, or EFIS, is a flight deck instrument display system in which the display technology used is electronic rather than electromechanical. EFIS normally consist of a primary flight display (PFD), multi function… …

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  • 5Electronic Data Interchange — (EDI) refers to the structured transmission of data between organizations by electronic means. It is more than mere E mail; for instance, organizations might replace bills of lading and even checks with appropriate EDI messages. It also refers… …

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  • 6Electronic Data Systems — Infobox Company company name = Electronic Data Systems Corp company company type = Division of HP foundation = incorporated June 27, 1962 location city = Plano, Texas location country = USA key people = Ronald A. Rittenmeyer, Chairman, President… …

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  • 7Computer data processing — Data processing redirects here. For Unit record data processing, see Unit record equipment. Computer data processing is any process that a computer program does to enter data and summarise, analyse or otherwise convert data into usable… …

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  • 8Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval — EDGAR The Securities & Exchange Commission uses Electronic Data Gathering and Retrieval to transmit company documents such as 10 Ks, 10 Qs, quarterly reports, and other SEC filings, to investors. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary The system through… …

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  • 9data-handling system — /ˈdeɪtə hændlɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ (say daytuh handling .sistuhm) noun a system consisting of electronic or electromechanical units which automatically measure certain quantities at a number of points, and transmit the resultant data to a central location… …

  • 10Transaction processing system — A Transaction Processing System To be considered a transaction processing system the computer must pass the ACID test.From a technical perspective, a Transaction Processing System (or Transaction Processing Monitor) monitors transaction programs …

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