Something, such as a muscle, disease, or physiological process, that neutralizes or impedes the action or effect of another. antagonist in Science Expand. A muscle that opposes the action of another muscle, as by relaxing while the other one contracts, thereby producing smooth, coordinated movement. A chemical substance, such as a drug, that interferes with the physiological action of another substance, especially by combining with and blocking its nerve receptor.
ThatÃ¢â¬â¢s where Electronic Data Processing (EDP) comes into play. EDP is a generic term describing a system of hardware, software, procedures, and people working together to sort and process data into useful forms. This involves much more than simply gathering information Ã¢â¬â it involves applying intelligent analysis and manipulation to data to put it to work.
Automatic Data Processing (ADP). A private company that acts as an intermediary to perform proxy services for several banks and brokers. Distributes proxy material to beneficial owners, tabulates the returned proxies, and provides the Corporation or its tabulator compiled reports of the tabulation results.