Processing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-022326",
  "term": "Processing",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Handling files to prepare them for use and/or storage.\n\n2. Taking a series of steps to treat exposed photographic material in order to make the latent image visible and preservable. These steps include developing, fixing, washing, and drying. See also DEVELOPING, DRYING, FIXING, WASHING.\n\n3. Geophysically, to change data so as to emphasize certain aspects or correct for known influences, thereby facilitating interpretation.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "see_also": [
    "AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Records Glossary",
    "Environmental Geophysics Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/processing/"
}