Data processing

데이터 처리(자료(資料) 처리, Data processing)는 데이터를 정보나 지식으로 바꾸는 컴퓨터 처리를 두루 가리키는 용어이다.

Functions

Data processing may involve various processes, including:

Validation - Ensuring that supplied data is correct and relevant.
Sorting - "arranging items in some sequence and/or in different sets."
Summarization (statistical) or (automatic) - reducing detailed data to its main points.
Aggregation - combining multiple pieces of data.
Analysis - the "collection, organization, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data."
Reporting - list detail or summary data or computed information.
Classification - separation of data into various categories.