word processing
[/wɜːrd ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/]
noun
processamento de texto
1. The use of computer software to create, edit, format, and produce text documents
Word processing software has replaced typewriters in most offices.
O software de processamento de texto substituiu máquinas de escrever na maioria dos escritórios.
2. The activity or process of using a word processor to manage documents
She spent the afternoon doing word processing for the legal department.
Ela passou a tarde fazendo processamento de texto para o departamento jurídico.
3. The technology and techniques used in creating and manipulating text electronically
Modern word processing includes features like spell-checking and grammar correction.
O processamento de texto moderno inclui recursos como verificação ortográfica e correção gramatical.
Word processing became ubiquitous in both Brazilian and American offices during the 1980s-1990s, fundamentally changing workplace efficiency. In Brazil, knowledge of word processing remains a key professional skill, often listed on resumes. The term is predominantly used in formal and professional contexts rather than casual conversation.
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