processing / workmanship
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processing
The process in which raw materials or materials are transformed into a finished product or treated for a specific purpose.
Die Verarbeitung von Kakaobohnen zu Schokolade ist aufwendig.
The processing of cocoa beans into chocolate is labor-intensive.
workmanship
The way something was made; the quality of the production or execution.
Die Schuhe sind teuer, aber die gute Verarbeitung rechtfertigt den Preis.
The shoes are expensive, but the good workmanship justifies the price.
processing
The process in which information, data, or impressions are received, analyzed, and understood. This can refer to computers or the human brain.
Die Verarbeitung dieser riesigen Datenmenge dauert mehrere Stunden.
Processing this huge amount of data takes several hours.
'Verarbeitung' (processing) is the nominalization of the verb 'verarbeiten' (to process). The ending '-ung' turns the action of processing into a noun that describes the process or the result.
Die Verarbeitung des Holzes zu Möbeln findet in dieser Fabrik statt.
The processing of the wood into furniture takes place in this factory.
To say what is being processed, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. For example, 'die Verarbeitung der Daten' (the processing of the data) or 'die Verarbeitung von Daten' (the processing of data).
Die schnelle Verarbeitung meiner Bestellung hat mich positiv überrascht.
The fast processing of my order positively surprised me.
The context reveals the meaning: raw materials and foods point to production. Adjectives like 'gut' (good) or 'schlecht' (bad) refer to quality. Terms like 'Daten' (data) or 'Informationen' (information) indicate the technical or cognitive process.
Die Verarbeitung von Milch zu Käse ist ein traditionelles Handwerk.
The processing of milk into cheese is a traditional craft.
In the meaning 'manufacturing quality', 'Verarbeitung' (workmanship) is very often combined with adjectives. Typical examples are 'gute/schlechte Verarbeitung' (good/bad workmanship), 'hochwertige Verarbeitung' (high-quality workmanship), or 'mangelhafte Verarbeitung' (poor workmanship).
Trotz des hohen Preises war die Verarbeitung des Tisches enttäuschend.
Despite the high price, the workmanship of the table was disappointing.
In connection with computers, software, or the human brain, 'Verarbeitung' (processing) refers to handling information. A common compound is 'Datenverarbeitung' (data processing).
Moderne Prozessoren ermöglichen eine extrem schnelle Verarbeitung von Grafiken.
Modern processors make extremely fast processing of graphics possible.
treatment
The treatment of a material generally refers to deliberately handling it or acting on it. With Verarbeitung (processing), the material is treated for a specific purpose in a manufacturing process or transformed into a product. When production is involved, Verarbeitung is therefore usually the better choice.
Die sorgfältige Verarbeitung des Holzes macht daraus stabile Möbel.
The careful processing of the wood turns it into sturdy furniture.
Die vorsichtige Behandlung des Holzes schützt seine Oberfläche.
Careful treatment of the wood protects its surface.
