processed

1. 1
   adjective

   Changed by machines during manufacturing, like food that is refined or packaged.

   Like fruit that is turned into juice and packed in a box instead of eaten fresh.

   Doctors warn that eating too much processed meat can harm your health.

   The label showed the cheese was heavily processed before it reached the store.

   Similarrefined, manufactured, treated, packaged

   Oppositeunprocessed, raw, natural, whole

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2. 2
   adjective

   Having finished all the steps that were needed.

   Like homework that the teacher has finished checking and marking.

   Your refund will be sent once the request is fully processed.

   Processed applications are kept in a separate folder for review.

   Similarhandled, completed

   Oppositeunprocessed, pending, outstanding

3. 3
   verb

   Past tense of process. Use this form when the action already happened.

   The clerk processed my paperwork in just ten minutes.

   They processed all the orders before lunch.

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