Turnitin Status Meaning: Pending, Processing, Submitted and More
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Turnitin shows a status before it shows a score. Here's what each one means.
| Status | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted / Upload complete | Turnitin has your file | Keep the digital receipt |
| Pending / Processing / In progress | Report being generated | Wait; see timings |
| Similarity pending until due date | Assignment set to generate reports later | Nothing; it's a setting |
| -- or grey icon | No report available yet | Wait, or check the file |
| Error (!) | Processing failed | Resubmit if allowed, or contact instructor |
| AI writing detection unavailable | File didn't meet AI requirements | See requirements |
| *% | AI score between 1% and 19% | See AI score meaning |
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Frequently asked questions
What does 'pending' mean on Turnitin?
The report hasn't been generated yet, either because it's still processing or because the assignment generates reports on the due date.
What does '--' or a grey icon mean?
No report yet, or the file couldn't be processed. Check the file requirements.
What does 'AI writing detection unavailable' mean?
The file didn't meet AI requirements, such as length, language or file type.
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