processed
/ˈpɹəʊsɛst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That has completed a required process.
Adjective
Examples
The processed data can now be used to generate statistics.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Modified through manufacture such as refinement or food processing.
Adjective
Examples
Processed foods are of dubious nutritional value.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “processed” mean?
That has completed a required process.
Is “processed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.