noun
automatic data processing; ADP
Technical term for processing data by automatic means, especially in computing and information systems.
自動データ処理システムの導入で作業効率が大幅に向上した。
The introduction of an automatic data processing system greatly improved work efficiency.
データ処理 is general data processing, while 自動データ処理 specifies that the processing is automatic.
Compound of 自動 (automatic) + データ (data) + 処理 (processing). A straightforward technical term.