Definition

A method of processing data using remote terminals that connect to a central computer, allowing for data transmission and computer services from a distance.

Example

The company uses teleprocessing to manage its data across multiple locations efficiently.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about teleprocessing and how it works?

Yeah, I think it involves using computers from a distance, right?

Exactly! It allows us to access data without being physically close to the main computer.

That's pretty cool! It makes everything so much more convenient.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Teleprocessing → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far off or at a distance) and "processing" (from Latin "processus", meaning a series of actions or steps). The word describes the series of actions taken to process information from a distance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tele-' meaning 'at a distance' and 'processing' as a series of actions — together, they help you remember that teleprocessing involves processing information from far away.

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