Word
processed
Phoneticspro·cessed, stress on the first syllable
/ˈpɹɑsɛst/
Definitions
01food modification
B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking
adj. food that has been changed from its natural state in a factory to make it last longer or taste different.
adj. referring to food items that have undergone industrial refinement, chemical treatment, or mechanical modification for preservation and flavour enhancement.
“Many people try to avoid processed foods like sausages and sugary cereals.”
“The nutritionist argued that a diet high in ultra-processed foods contributes significantly to long-term metabolic health issues in urban populations.”
02completed a process
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. describes something that has finished going through a necessary system or set of steps.
adj. having completed a specific sequence of administrative, legal, or industrial steps.
“Once the processed applications are signed, the new employees can start work.”
“The processed materials were moved to the shipping bay, awaiting final inspection before being dispatched to the regional distributors.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Newly-minted European champion Mark English says he still hasn't processed winning last night's 800-metre final.” “In other words, there was no difference in how the brain processed natural and invented languages.” “Once your refund is processed it will typically be made by bank transfer to your account or the one you put on the Modelo 100 form.” “For most of human history, the threats our nervous system processed were local.” Etymology
From process + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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