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A process is a series or set of activities that interact to produce a result; it may occur once-only or be recurrent or periodic.
Things called a process include:
Business and management[edit]
- Business process, activities that produce a specific service or product for customers
- Business process modeling, activity of representing processes of an enterprise in order to deliver improvements
- Manufacturing process management, a collection of technologies and methods used to define how products are to be manufactured.
- Process architecture, structural design of processes, applies to fields such as computers, business processes, logistics, project management
- Process area, related processes within an area which together satisfies an important goal for improvements within that area
- Process costing, a cost allocation procedure of managerial accounting
- Process management (project management), a systematic series of activities directed towards planning, monitoring the performance and causing an end result in engineering activities, business process, manufacturing processes or project management
- Process-based management, is a management approach that views a business as a collection of processes
- Process industry, a category of material-related industry
Law[edit]
- Due process, the concept that governments must respect the rule of law
- Legal process, the proceedings and records of a legal case
- Service of process, the procedure of giving official notice of a legal proceeding
Science and technology[edit]
- The general concept of the scientific process, see scientific method
- Process theory, the scientific study of processes
- Industrial processes, consists of the purposeful sequencing of tasks that combine resources to produce a desired output
Biology and psychology[edit]
- Process (anatomy), a projection or outgrowth of tissue from a larger body
- Biological process, a process of a living organism
- Cognitive process, such as attention, memory, language use, reasoning, and problem solving
- Mental process, a function or processes of the mind
- Neuronal process, also neurite, a projection from the cell body of a neuron
Chemistry[edit]
- Chemical process, a method or means of changing one or more chemicals or chemical compounds
- Unit process, a step in manufacturing in which chemical reaction takes place
Computing[edit]
- Process (computing), a computer program, or running a program concurrently with other programs
- Child process, created by another process
- Parent process
- Process management (computing), an integral part of any modern-day operating system (OS)
- Processing (programming language), an open-source language and integrated development environment
Mathematics[edit]
- In probability theory:
- Branching process, a Markov process that models a population
- Diffusion process, a solution to a stochastic differential equation
- Empirical process, a stochastic process that describes the proportion of objects in a system in a given state
- Lévy process, a stochastic process with independent, stationary increments
- Poisson process, a point process consisting of randomly located points on some underlying space
- Predictable process, a stochastic process whose value is knowable
- Stochastic process, a random process, as opposed to a deterministic process
- Wiener process, a continuous-time stochastic process
- Process calculus, a diverse family of related approaches for formally modeling concurrent systems
- Process function, a mathematical concept used in thermodynamics
Thermodynamics[edit]
- Process function, a mathematical concept used in thermodynamics
- Thermodynamic process, the energetic evolution of a thermodynamic system
- Adiabatic process, which proceeds without transfer of heat or matter between a system and its surroundings
- Isenthalpic process, in which enthalpy stays constant
- Isobaric process, in which the pressure stays constant
- Isochoric process, in which volume stays constant
- Isothermal process, in which temperature stays constant
- Polytropic process, which obeys the equation
- Quasistatic process, which occurs infinitely slowly, as an approximation
Other uses[edit]
- The Process, a concept in the film 3%
- Food processing, transformation of raw ingredients, by physical or chemical means into food
- Language processing in the brain
- Natural language processing
- Praxis (process), in philosophy, the process by which a theory or skill is enacted or realized
- Process (engineering), set of interrelated tasks that transform inputs into outputs
- Process philosophy, which regards change as the cornerstone of reality
- Process thinking, a philosophy that focuses on present circumstances
- Writing process, a concept in writing and composition studies
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This decision threatens the rights of Americans across the country, who can look in their medicine cabinets and find medication prescribed by a doctor because the FDA engaged in a process to determine the efficacy and safety of that medication.
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Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2023
His passion was rewarded tenfold, as the eventual Jordan 1 sneaker sold over $130 million in its first year and single-handily revolutionized the sneaker market in the process.
—William Goodman, Men’s Health, 8 Apr. 2023
In the aftermath of the confrontation, their anger continues to consume them both, taking over of their lives, families, and businesses in the process.
—Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 7 Apr. 2023
Two weeks ago, Gannon said Murray was about to take another big step in that process.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2023
There’s something special about a good movie that transports you to another world and gets your heart pumping in the process, and that’s especially true of action movies.
—Brooke Lamantia, Harper’s BAZAAR, 7 Apr. 2023
The point is that Adams saved a man from agonizing pain and bonded with Griffith in the process.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2023
Chloe rocked a black lace corset bra top with matching pair of undies, showing off her super strong arms, abs and legs in the process.
—Emily Shiffer, Women’s Health, 7 Apr. 2023
The upshot is that Euler, one of the flagship projects in DeFi, is now in the process of returning millions of dollars to customers who likely believed—understandably—that their funds were gone.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 6 Apr. 2023
Daniel Sumner, the director of the University of California Agricultural Issues Lab, said that processed tomato prices have already been high thanks to global supply issues and record drought in California.
—Cara Korte, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2023
Gabi Elnicki is still processing her heartbreak after getting dumped by Zach Shallcross on The Bachelor.
—Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
But most of the migrants served by South Florida charities have already been processed by the Department of Homeland Security and are simply awaiting their court hearings, McGorty said.
—Skyler Swisher, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2023
While overseeing the operation, Basiliere told the Globe that voters in Milford seemed to like the Dominion devices, even though the newer system took a few seconds longer than the older AccuVote system to process each page.
—Steven Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2023
Yes, colored glass can be recycled when it is processed with glass that all has the same color.
—Maria Marabito, Treehugger, 6 Apr. 2023
Sustainable creation of materials that can be sourced and processed locally on the moon 2.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 5 Apr. 2023
To realize that the story you’ve been told about yourself is a blatant lie is a hell of a thing to process.
—Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2023
While the couple raised their kids, including 7-year-old Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr., Taylor felt very little space to process the pain of postpartum depression.
—Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2023
The Xe HPC device is a multi-tiled, multi-process-node package with new GPU cores, HBM2e memory, a new Xe Link interconnect, and PCIe Gen 5 implemented with over 100-billion transistors.
—Karl Freund, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021
Regrind silicone used in the speaker is made by reclaiming and upcycling post-process and post-consumer silicone scraps that might otherwise end up in landfill.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
The One Drop has durable sides and a base made from REGRIND Silicone, a material created by reclaiming and upcycling post-process silicone scraps that would otherwise go to waste.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 July 2022
This may have positioned several large cities that chose to pre-process ballots to deliver election results earlier than expected.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2020
State Democrats and Republicans both agree that local election workers should be allowed to pre-process ballots early.
—Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
The recent rise of memes seeming to make light of the Wuhan virus or international tensions offers a glimpse into how teenagers learn about and process world events.
—Nicole Daniels, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2020
Knowing that people process things differently and that’s OK.
—Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 13 Sep. 2019
Because of, sort of, the sixth sense in the pocket, the decision-making, processing information quickly.
—Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 11 Apr. 2023
Under the plan, companies licensed to grow, process and sell medical cannabis will be eligible to receive licenses to participate in the recreational market by paying a one-time conversion fee of between $100,000 and $2 million, based on their 2022 sales.
—Erin Cox, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2023
The Securitas cash depot was a squat, fortress-like building in Kent, England, where millions of pounds were processed for various banks.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2023
And that becomes the problem because the dream never gets processed.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Apr. 2023
Daniel Sumner, the director of the University of California Agricultural Issues Lab, said that processed tomato prices have already been high thanks to global supply issues and record drought in California.
—Cara Korte, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2023
Militant fighters were posted outside to maintain order while coalition troops processed those seeking entry.
—Dan Lamothe And Karen Deyoung, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Apr. 2023
As that product — a can of caviar, say, or a batch of coffee — moves through the supply chain, its digital twin gets encoded with information about how it has been transported and processed, providing a transparent log for companies and consumers.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
Yes, colored glass can be recycled when it is processed with glass that all has the same color.
—Maria Marabito, Treehugger, 6 Apr. 2023
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any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
(medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning
a process whereby voters are moved toward nonpartisanship thus weakening the structure of political parties
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
any process affecting the production and development and management of material wealth
the process of enclosing (as in a capsule)
(computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer
a process in which human beings are involved
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
a systematic series of mechanical or chemical operations that produce or manufacture something
any process that is not reversible
(computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained
(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
process or manner of functioning or operating
a process occurring in living organisms
the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces
preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
any process in which a system can be made to pass through the same states in the reverse order when the process is reversed
(psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)
any process serving to define the shape of something
the process of varying or being varied
the process of gaining confidence, strength, and the capacity for self-determination
(statistics) correlated variation
the spread of a group of organisms into new habitats
all phenomena that are not artificial
the phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means
after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome
a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity
(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
an increase by natural growth or addition
(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
(biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
(astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
an industrial process for making graphite by heating a mixture of coke and clay
the process of becoming acid or being converted into an acid
the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
(thermodynamics) any process that occurs without gain or loss of heat
the process of exposing to air (so as to purify)
a clumping of bacteria or red cells when held together by antibodies (agglutinins)
the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
the process of producing pictures in contrasting colors that appear three-dimensional when superimposed and viewed through spectacles with one red and one green lens
the absence of ovulation due to immaturity or post-maturity or pregnancy or oral contraceptive pills or dysfunction of the ovary
the process of preventing redeposition
the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
the development of a consonant phoneme into a sibilant
the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
process for producing permanent prints in a carbon pigment
(physiology) processes that maintain a generally constant physiological state in a cell or organism
inhibition of the growth of bacteria
the serial execution of computer programs
an industrial process for making steel using a Bessemer converter to blast air through molten iron and thus burning the excess carbon and impurities; the first successful method of making steel in quantity at low cost
the organic process of bearing flowers
processing that involves blowing a gas
an organic process that takes place in the body
any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
the process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells
the process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge
(chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state
(meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere
the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
an industrial process for extracting gold and silver by treating ore with a sodium cyanide solution
(computer science) a series of operations on data by a computer in order to retrieve or transform or classify information
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
the process of gradually becoming inferior
change toward something smaller or lower
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
the loss of foliage
the process of removing magnetization
the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
the loss of the mineral content of bone tissue
the process of reducing sensitivity
changing from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state
processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible
(physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body
a photographic method that stores the image digitally for later reproduction
a reduction of prices intended to improve the balance of payments
separation into component parts
the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
a former photographic method that used a glass plate coated with a light-sensitive gelatinous emulsion
a change that occurs in degenerative joint disease in which bone is converted into a dense smooth substance resembling ivory
the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin
steady growth in the productive capacity of the economy (and so a growth of national income)
shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor
the process of bubbling as gas escapes
the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode
a process that removes suspended dust particles from a gas by applying a high voltage electrostatic charge to the particles and collecting them on charged plates
the process of producing red blood cells by the stem cells in the bone marrow
(ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life
(biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene
the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
the process of exuding or passing out of a vessel into surrounding tissues; said of blood or lymph or urine
the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium
the process of flocculating; forming woolly cloudlike aggregations
any uninterrupted stream or discharge
natural process that causes something to form
the process of fossilizing a plant or animal that existed in some earlier age; the process of being turned to stone
a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components
the process in which a gastrula develops from a blastula by the inward migration of cells
(geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified
growth to a global or worldwide scale
the formation in animals of glycogen from glucose
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
a progression from simpler to more complex forms
an industrial process for producing ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen by combining them under high pressure in the presence of an iron catalyst
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow)
the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
the process of the formation of humus from plant remains
the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene
(embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
the process of rendering inactive
a general and progressive increase in prices
(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part
the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
reduction in size of an organ or part (as in the return of the uterus to normal size after childbirth)
a process in which ions are exchanged between a solution and an insoluble (usually resinous) solid; widely used in industrial processing
the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas
organic process consisting of the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following karyokinesis bringing about the separation into two daughter cells
organic process consisting of the division of the nucleus of a cell during mitosis or meiosis
organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair)
in all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy
the process of leaching
a process involved in human language
the formation of lymphocytes in the bone marrow and lymph nodes and thymus and spleen
the process by which a bacterium acquires a phage that becomes integrated into its genome
the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently)
the interaction of supply and demand that shapes a market economy
the process of coming into being; becoming reality
coming to full development; becoming mature
the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
a multiplicative increase
the execution of two or more computer programs by a single computer
a decrease in width
the circulation of nitrogen; nitrates from the soil are absorbed by plants which are eaten by animals that die and decay returning the nitrogen back to the soil
the assimilation of atmospheric nitrogen by soil bacteria and its release for plant use on the death of the bacteria
failure of normal development to occur
(physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei
(physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date
the process of becoming cloudy or opaque
the process of organ formation
the process of oscillating between states
the developmental process of bone formation
the process of becoming rigidly fixed in a conventional pattern of thought or behavior
the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle)
an enzymatic process in cell metabolism that synthesizes ATP from ADP
the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen
the transformation of a gamma-ray photon into an electron and a positron when the photon passes close to an atomic nucleus
the process of giving birth
an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease
the process of living through a number of years (as a perennial plant)
a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition
the process whereby printing surfaces (plates or cylinders) are produced by photographic methods
increase in the number of people who inhabit a territory or state
a process for identifying minerals or crystals; a small rod is coated with a powdered form of the substance and subjected to suitably modified X-rays; the pattern of diffracted rings is used for identification
a slow westward shift of the equinoxes along the plane of the ecliptic caused by precession of the Earth’s axis of rotation
a process that saves organic substances from decay
a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)
a process that is assumed to occur in psychoanalytic theory
a rapid and abundant increase
the swelling of the capsule surrounding a microorganism after reaction with an antibody; the basis of certain tests for identifying microorganisms
the process of showing signs of life
the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
(embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
a process that liberates or discharges something
(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
the process of generating offspring
the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
(genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes
raising silkworms in order to obtain raw silk
the process whereby something is shed
(technology) a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system
a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
a process involved in the formation of groups of persons
the process of becoming softer
an industrial process for producing sodium carbonate from sodium chloride and ammonia and carbon dioxide
the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption)
(technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system
a continuously accelerating change in the economy
the process of becoming stiff or rigid
(physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)
(ecology) the gradual and orderly process of change in an ecosystem brought about by the progressive replacement of one community by another until a stable climax is established
(physiology) the process whereby multiple stimuli can produce a response (in a muscle or nerve or other part) that one stimulus alone does not produce
offering goods and services for sale
a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment
a growing together of parts or structures
the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis
the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis
a process whereby the degree of hotness of a body (or medium) changes
(genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA
the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form
(genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage
(genetics) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
(genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts
the transport of dissolved material within a plant
the emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants
the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature
the process of tumefying; the organic process whereby tissue becomes swollen by the accumulation of fluid within it
the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated
a developmental process
a process of taking up or using up or consuming
the organic process whereby body tissue becomes vascular and develops capillaries
the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin
the process of capturing and converting and storing video images for use by a computer
the process of becoming vitreous
process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them
the process of wasting
an increase in width
eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness
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[ pros-es; especially British proh-ses ]
/ ˈprɒs ɛs; especially British ˈproʊ sɛs /
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noun, plural proc·ess·es [pros-es-iz, ‐uh-siz, ‐uh-seez or, especially British, proh-ses-iz, proh-suh-seez]. /ˈprɒs ɛs ɪz, ‐ə sɪz, ‐əˌsiz or, especially British, ˈproʊ sɛs ɪz, ˈproʊ sə siz/.
a systematic series of actions directed to some end: to devise a process for homogenizing milk.
a continuous action, operation, or series of changes taking place in a definite manner: the process of decay.
Law.
- the summons, mandate, or writ by which a defendant or thing is brought before court for litigation.
- the whole course of the proceedings in an action at law.
Photography. photomechanical or photoengraving methods collectively.
Biology, Anatomy. a natural outgrowth, projection, or appendage: a process of a bone.
the action of going forward or on.
the condition of being carried on.
course or lapse, as of time.
verb (used with object)
to treat or prepare by some particular series of actions, as in manufacturing.
to handle (papers, records, etc.) by systematically organizing them, recording or making notations on them, following up with appropriate action, or the like: to process mail.
to mentally or emotionally deal with and make sense of: Cognitive therapy can be helpful in processing traumatic events and experiences.The disease affects the brain’s ability to process bodily sensations.
to require (someone) to answer questionnaires, perform various tasks, and sometimes to undergo physical and aptitude classification examinations before the beginning or termination of a period of service: The army processes all personnel entering or leaving the service.
to convert (an agricultural commodity) into marketable form by a special series of steps, as pasteurization.
to institute a legal process against; prosecute.
to serve a process or summons on.
Computers. to carry out operations on (data or programs).
verb (used without object)
to deal with something mentally or emotionally and make sense of it: That movie completely blew me away—I’m still processing a week later.
to undergo administrative activities involved in hiring or firing personnel, organizing and reviewing information to make a decision, etc.: The recruits are expected to process in four days.Your application for admission is still processing, but you should hear from us shortly.
adjective
prepared or modified by an artificial process or procedure: process cheese.
noting, pertaining to, or involving photomechanical or photoengraving methods: a process print.
Informal. of or relating to hair that has been conked, or chemically straightened.
Movies. created by or used in process cinematography: a moving background on a process screen.
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Origin of process
First recorded in 1275–1325; from Middle English proces (noun), from Old French, from Latin prōcessus “a going forward,” equivalent to prō- pro-1 + ced-, variant stem of cēdere “to yield” + -tus suffix of verbal action, with dt >ss ; see cede,cession
synonym study for process
1. Process, procedure, proceeding apply to something that goes on or takes place. A process is a series of progressive and interdependent steps by which an end is attained: a chemical process. Procedure usually implies a formal or set order of doing a thing, a method of conducting affairs: parliamentary procedure. Proceeding (usually pl.) applies to what goes on or takes place on a given occasion or to the records of the occasion: Proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences.
how to pronounce process
The word process, an early 14th century French borrowing, has a regularly formed plural that adds -es to the singular. This plural, as in similar words like recesses and successes, has traditionally been pronounced [-iz]: /-ɪz/: [pros-es-iz, proh-ses-] /ˈprɒs ɛs ɪz, ˈproʊ sɛs-/ or [pros—uh-siz, proh-suh-]. /ˈprɒs ə sɪz, ˈproʊ sə-/. Recent years have seen the increasing popularity of an [-eez] /-ˌiz/ pronunciation for processes, perhaps by mistaken analogy with such plurals as theses and hypotheses, with which it has no connection. Although this newer pronunciation is increasingly common, it is regarded by some educated speakers as an affectation.
OTHER WORDS FROM process
pro·ces·su·al [pro-sesh-oo-uhl or, especially British, proh-], /prɒˈsɛʃ u əl or, especially British, proʊ-/, adjectiveo·ver·proc·ess, verb (used with object)pre·proc·ess, verbre·proc·ess, verb (used with object)
sem·i·proc·essed, adjectivetrans·proc·ess, nounun·proc·essed, adjective
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action, case, course, development, growth, means, measure, mechanism, movement, operation, practice, procedure, proceeding, progress, rule, step, system, technique, trial, way
How to use process in a sentence
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We had a lot of new rules to process, there were a lot of positive tests and there was a fear factor for people who were flying again.
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It’s the process of optimizing your video to be indexed so that it ranks on the results pages for keyword searches.
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So this should make the process of responding to customers easier for some businesses.
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The process to become CPSC certified involves tests that are largely based on ones created in the 1950s by the Snell Memorial Foundation.
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Unfortunately, getting the most out of your PPC bidding can be a tricky process, to say the least.
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In the process, we get straightjacketed into emotionally distant, competitive lives.
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Or how much richer a few rich Mexicans are going to get in the process?
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Then we all have to do our part to engage the officers and our community, and hold everyone accountable in the process.
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“The process of getting the approval is too slow and is too cumbersome,” Rogers said.
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The process of co-opting black music and selling it back to the adoring public in whiteface is as American as apple pie.
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On certain of the stems the fertile cone appears and the spores are ripened about June, after which the process withers.
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By the second process, it is made to the advantage of the issuer of the notes to hasten their withdrawal himself.
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The quickening of one part of the process necessitated the «speeding up» of all the others.
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That, too, is a process which in this changing new world of ours can never be completed.
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A smile of beatitude spread over his enormous countenance during the process.
British Dictionary definitions for process (1 of 2)
noun
a series of actions that produce a change or developmentthe process of digestion
a method of doing or producing something
a forward movement
the course of time
- a summons, writ, etc, commanding a person to appear in court
- the whole proceedings in an action at law
a natural outgrowth or projection of a part, organ, or organism
a distinct subtask of a computer system which can be regarded as proceeding in parallel with other subtasks of the system
(modifier) relating to the general preparation of a printing forme or plate by the use, at some stage, of photography
(modifier) denoting a film, film scene, shot, etc, made by techniques that produce unusual optical effects
verb (tr)
to subject to a routine procedure; handle
to treat or prepare by a special method, esp to treat (food) in order to preserve itto process cheese
- to institute legal proceedings against
- to serve a process on
photog
- to develop, rinse, fix, wash, and dry (exposed film, etc)
- to produce final prints or slides from (undeveloped film)
computing to perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
to prepare (food) using a food processor
Word Origin for process
C14: from Old French procès, from Latin prōcessus an advancing, from prōcēdere to proceed
British Dictionary definitions for process (2 of 2)
verb
(intr) to proceed in or as if in a procession
Word Origin for process
C19: back formation from procession
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proc·ess 1
(prŏs′ĕs′, prō′sĕs′)
n. pl. proc·ess·es (prŏs′ĕs′ĭz, prō′sĕs′-, prŏs′ĭ-sēz′, prō′sĭ-)
1. A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result: the process of digestion; the process of obtaining a driver’s license.
2. A series of operations performed in the making or treatment of a product: a manufacturing process; leather dyed during the tanning process.
3. Progress; passage: the process of time; events now in process.
4. Law
a. The use of the law courts and other fora as a means of seeking redress: the adversarial process; due process of law.
b. The set of actions and events that constitute a legal proceeding or a significant portion thereof: the trial process; the sentencing process.
5. Law A means of compelling a person to appear in court, especially a summons ordering a defendant to appear in court.
6. Biology An outgrowth of tissue; a projecting part: a bony process.
7. Any of various photomechanical or photoengraving methods.
8. Computers
a. A running software program or other computing operation.
b. A part of a running software program or other computing operation that does a single task.
tr.v. proc·essed, proc·ess·ing, proc·ess·es
1. To put through the steps of a prescribed procedure: processing newly arrived immigrants; process an order.
2. To prepare, treat, or convert by subjecting to a special process: process ore to obtain minerals.
3. Computers To perform operations on (data).
4. To gain an understanding or acceptance of; come to terms with: processed the traumatic event in therapy.
5. To straighten (hair) by a chemical process; conk.
adj.
1. Prepared or converted by a special process: process cheese.
2. Made by or used in any of several photomechanical or photoengraving processes: a process print.
[Middle English proces, from Old French, development, from Latin prōcessus, from past participle of prōcēdere, to advance; see proceed.]
Usage Note: In recent decades there has been a tendency to pronounce the plural ending -es of processes as (-ēz), perhaps by analogy with words of Greek origin such as analysis and diagnosis. But process is not of Greek origin, and there is no etymological justification for this pronunciation of its plural. However, because this pronunciation is not uncommon even in educated speech, it is generally considered an acceptable variant, although it still strikes some listeners as a bungled affectation. · Although the pronunciation for process with a long (o), (prō′sĕs′), is more usual in British and Canadian English, it is an acceptable variant in American English.
pro·cess 2
(prə-sĕs′)
intr.v. pro·cessed, pro·cess·ing, pro·cess·es
To move along in a procession: «The man in the panama hat offered his arm and … they processed into the dining room» (Anita Brookner).
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process
(ˈprəʊsɛs)
n
1. a series of actions that produce a change or development: the process of digestion.
2. a method of doing or producing something
3. a forward movement
4. the course of time
5. (Law)
a. a summons, writ, etc, commanding a person to appear in court
b. the whole proceedings in an action at law
6. (Biology) a natural outgrowth or projection of a part, organ, or organism
7. (Computer Science) a distinct subtask of a computer system which can be regarded as proceeding in parallel with other subtasks of the system
8. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (modifier) relating to the general preparation of a printing forme or plate by the use, at some stage, of photography
9. (Film) (modifier) denoting a film, film scene, shot, etc, made by techniques that produce unusual optical effects
vb (tr)
10. to subject to a routine procedure; handle
11. to treat or prepare by a special method, esp to treat (food) in order to preserve it: to process cheese.
12. (Law)
a. to institute legal proceedings against
b. to serve a process on
13. (Photography) photog
a. to develop, rinse, fix, wash, and dry (exposed film, etc)
b. to produce final prints or slides from (undeveloped film)
14. (Computer Science) computing to perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
15. (Cookery) to prepare (food) using a food processor
[C14: from Old French procès, from Latin prōcessus an advancing, from prōcēdere to proceed]
process
(prəˈsɛs)
vb
(intr) to proceed in or as if in a procession
[C19: back formation from procession]
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proc•ess
(ˈprɒs ɛs; esp. Brit. ˈproʊ sɛs)
n., pl. proc•ess•es (ˈprɒs ɛs ɪz, -ə sɪz, -əˌsiz; esp. Brit. ˈproʊ sɛs-, ˈproʊ sə-)
v.
adj. n.
1. a systematic series of actions directed to some end: a process for homogenizing milk.
2. a continuous action, operation, or series of changes taking place in a definite manner: the process of decay.
3. Law.
a. the summons, mandate, or writ by which a defendant is brought before court for litigation.
b. the whole course of the proceedings in an action at law.
4. photomechanical or photoengraving methods collectively.
5. Anat. a natural outgrowth, projection, or appendage: a process of a bone.
6. the action of going forward or on.
7. the condition of being carried on.
8. course or lapse, as of time.
v.t.
10. to treat or prepare by some particular process, as in manufacturing.
11. to handle (persons, papers, etc.) according to a routine procedure.
12. to institute a legal process against.
13. to serve a process or summons on.
adj.
15. prepared or modified by a special process.
16. noting, pertaining to, or involving photomechanical or photoengraving methods: a process print.
17. of or pertaining to hair that has been conked.
18. created by or used in process cinematography.
[1300–50; Middle English proces (n.) (< Old French) < Latin prōcessus forward movement, advance =prōced-, variant s. of prōcēdere to move forward (pro- pro-1 + cēdere to yield; see cede) + —tus suffix of v. action; compare cession]
pron: process, an early 14th-century French borrowing, has a regularly formed plural that adds -es to the singular and has traditionally been pronounced (-ɪz) Recent years have seen the increasing popularity of an (-ˌiz) pronunciation, perhaps by mistaken analogy with such plurals as theses and hypotheses. This newer pronunciation is common among younger educated speakers.
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process
, procedure — A process is a set or series of actions directed to some end or a natural series of changes; a procedure is a series of actions conducted in a certain manner, an established way of doing something.
See also related terms for procedure.
procedure, process, proceed — Procedure, process, and proceed come from Latin procedere, «to go forward.»
See also related terms for procedure.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
process
Past participle: processed
Gerund: processing
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| we process |
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| I processed |
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| he/she/it processed |
| we processed |
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| I am processing |
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| he/she/it is processing |
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| I would process |
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| he/she/it would process |
| we would process |
| you would process |
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| we would have processed |
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| they would have processed |
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  process — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; «the procedure of obtaining a driver’s license»; «it was a process of trial and error»
procedure Bertillon system — a system or procedure for identifying persons fingerprinting — the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person’s fingerprints for the purpose of identification genetic fingerprinting, genetic profiling — the procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person’s body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification diagnostic procedure, diagnostic technique — a procedure followed in making a medical diagnosis emergency procedure — (medicine) a procedure adopted to meet an emergency (especially a medical emergency) experimental procedure — the specific techniques used in conducting a particular experiment activity — any specific behavior; «they avoided all recreational activity» calculation, computation, computing — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods medical procedure — a procedure employed by medical or dental practitioners chromosome mapping, mapping — (genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome operating procedure — a procedure for operating something or for dealing with a given situation stiffening — the act of becoming stiff; «stiffening his shoulders, he prepared to advance» indirection — indirect procedure or action; «he tried to find out by indirection» rigamarole, rigmarole — a long and complicated and confusing procedure; «all that academic rigmarole was a waste of time» modus operandi, routine — an unvarying or habitual method or procedure experimental condition, condition — the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable’s effect by comparison with a control condition formula, rule — (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems; «he determined the upper bound with Descartes’ rule of signs»; «he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials» |
| 2. |  process — (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; «the process of thinking»; «the cognitive operation of remembering»
cognitive operation, cognitive process, mental process, operation cognition, knowledge, noesis — the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning basic cognitive process — cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge higher cognitive process — cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use psychological science, psychology — the science of mental life |
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| 3. | process — a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant’s attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
summons judicial writ, writ — (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer citation — a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding process of monition, monition — a summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted ticket — a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation) law, jurisprudence — the collection of rules imposed by authority; «civilization presupposes respect for the law»; «the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order» |
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| 4. |  process — a mental process that you are not directly aware of; «the process of denial»
unconscious process cognition, knowledge, noesis — the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning sleep talking, somniloquism, somniloquy — uttering speech while asleep condensation — (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams defence, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense mechanism, defense reaction, defense — (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires |
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| 5. |  process — a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant; «a bony process»
appendage, outgrowth horn — one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates horn — any hard protuberance from the head of an organism that is similar to or suggestive of a horn crest — a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal pseudopod, pseudopodium — temporary outgrowth used by some microorganisms as an organ of feeding or locomotion flagellum — a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa) hair — a filamentous projection or process on an organism cirrus — a slender flexible animal appendage as on barnacles or crinoids or many insects; often tactile spine — a sharp rigid animal process or appendage; as a porcupine quill or a ridge on a bone or a ray of a fish fin aculea — small spiny outgrowth on the wings of certain insects style — a slender bristlelike or tubular process; «a cartilaginous style» villus — a minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane tail — the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body fetlock — projection behind and above a horse’s hoof tentacle — any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion arista — bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies body part — any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity acromial process, acromion — the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade ala — a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism; «the alae of the nose»; «the alae of a maple seed»; «the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae» alveolar arch — the part of the upper or lower jawbones in which the teeth are set alveolar process, alveolar ridge, gum ridge — a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth acrosome — a process at the anterior end of a sperm cell that produces enzymes to facilitate penetration of the egg caruncle, caruncula — an outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl’s wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds condyle — a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone coronoid process, processus coronoideus — a sharp triangular process projecting from a bone epicondyle — a projection on a bone above a condyle serving for the attachment of muscles and ligaments fimbria — thin projections forming a fringe (especially around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube) apophysis — (anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra spicule, spiculum — small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals osteophyte — small abnormal bony outgrowth papilla — a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather papilla — a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell; «the papillae of the tongue» cecal appendage, vermiform appendix, vermiform process, appendix — a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch mastoid, mastoid bone, mastoid process, mastoidal — process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull styloid process — extends from the base of the temporal bone pterygoid process — two bony processes descending from the body of the sphenoid bone tuberosity, eminence, tubercle — a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament zygomatic process — a slender process of the temporal bone that strengthens the zygomatic arch trochanter — one of the bony prominences developed near the upper extremity of the femur to which muscles are attached transverse process — one of two processes that extend from each vertebra and provide the point of articulation for the ribs odontoid process — a toothlike process at the back of 2nd vertebra of the neck metaphysis — the growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis olecranon, olecranon process — process of the ulna that forms the outer bump of the elbow and fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended ridge — any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane excrescence — (pathology) an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement of some part of the body papilla — (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf plant process, enation — a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ |
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| 6. | process — a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states; «events now in process»; «the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls»
physical process physical entity — an entity that has physical existence phenomenon — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning chelation — (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning dealignment — a process whereby voters are moved toward nonpartisanship thus weakening the structure of political parties decrease, decrement — a process of becoming smaller or shorter degeneration, devolution — the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality evolution, development — a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); «the development of his ideas took many years»; «the evolution of Greek civilization»; «the slow development of her skill as a writer» economic process — any process affecting the production and development and management of material wealth encapsulation — the process of enclosing (as in a capsule) instruction execution, execution — (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer human process — a process in which human beings are involved increment, growth, increase — a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important; «the increase in unemployment»; «the growth of population» industrial process — a systematic series of mechanical or chemical operations that produce or manufacture something irreversible process — any process that is not reversible looping, iteration — (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained; «the solution is obtained by iteration» iteration, loop — (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; «the solution took hundreds of iterations» natural action, natural process, action, activity — a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); «the action of natural forces»; «volcanic activity» functioning, performance, operation — process or manner of functioning or operating; «the power of its engine determines its operation»; «the plane’s operation in high winds»; «they compared the cooking performance of each oven»; «the jet’s performance conformed to high standards» biological process, organic process — a process occurring in living organisms photography — the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces processing — preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure; «the processing of newly arrived immigrants»; «the processing of ore to obtain minerals» reversible process — any process in which a system can be made to pass through the same states in the reverse order when the process is reversed sensitisation, sensitization — (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations) defining, shaping — any process serving to define the shape of something variation — the process of varying or being varied |
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| Verb | 1. |  process — subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; «process cheese»; «process hair»; «treat the water so it can be drunk»; «treat the lawn with chemicals» ; «treat an oil spill»
treat propagate — cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering affect, bear upon, impact, bear on, touch on, touch — have an effect upon; «Will the new rules affect me?» iodise, iodize — treat with iodine; «iodize salt» nitrate — treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate; «nitroglycerin is obtained by nitrating glycerol» tank — treat in a tank; «tank animal refuse» oxygenate, oxygenise, oxygenize, aerate — impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen; «oxygenate blood» mercerise, mercerize — treat to strengthen and improve the luster; «mercerize cotton» malt — treat with malt or malt extract; «malt beer» fluoridate, fluoridise, fluoridize — subject to fluoridation; treat with fluoride; «fluoridized water»; «fluoridize the teeth of children» creosote — treat with creosote; «creosoted wood» chlorinate — treat or combine with chlorine; «chlorinated water» carbonate — treat with carbon dioxide; «Carbonated soft drinks» camphorate — treat with camphor bromate, brominate — treat with bromine ammoniate — treat with ammonia irradiate, ray — expose to radiation; «irradiate food» scald — treat with boiling water; «scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled» refine — treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition; «refine paper stock»; «refine pig iron»; «refine oil» nitrogenise, nitrogenize, nitrify — treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound reverberate — treat, process, heat, melt, or refine in a reverberatory furnace; «reverberate ore» curry — treat by incorporating fat; «curry tanned leather» seed — sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain; «seed clouds» dose — treat with an agent; add (an agent) to; «The ray dosed the paint» sulfur, sulphur — treat with sulphur in order to preserve; «These dried fruits are sulphured» vulcanise, vulcanize — subject to vulcanization; «vulcanized rubber» chrome — treat with a chromium compound bituminise, bituminize — treat with bitumen Agenise, Agenize — age or bleach flour with Agene (nitrogen trichloride) run — cause to perform; «run a subject»; «run a process» carboxylate — treat (a chemical compound) with carboxyl or carboxylic acid beneficiate — process (ores or other raw materials), as by reduction digest — convert food into absorbable substances; «I cannot digest milk products» fumigate, fume — treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests air-condition — control the humidity and temperature of; «The room was cool because it had been air-conditioned» |
| 2. | process — deal with in a routine way; «I’ll handle that one»; «process a loan»; «process the applicants»
handle, manage, care, deal — be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; «I can deal with this crew of workers»; «This blender can’t handle nuts»; «She managed her parents’ affairs after they got too old» |
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| 3. | process — perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information; «The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech»
compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out — make a mathematical calculation or computation |
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| 4. |  process — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; «He was warned that the district attorney would process him»; «She actioned the company for discrimination»
action, sue, litigate challenge — issue a challenge to; «Fischer challenged Spassky to a match» expedite — process fast and efficiently; «I will try to expedite the matter» litigate — engage in legal proceedings |
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| 5. | process — march in a procession; «They processed into the dining room»
march walk — use one’s feet to advance; advance by steps; «Walk, don’t run!»; «We walked instead of driving»; «She walks with a slight limp»; «The patient cannot walk yet»; «Walk over to the cabinet» file — proceed in line; «The students filed into the classroom» promenade, troop, parade — march in a procession; «the veterans paraded down the street» goose step — march in a military fashion countermarch — march back along the same way debouch, march out — march out (as from a defile) into open ground; «The regiments debouched from the valley» |
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| 6. | process — shape, form, or improve a material; «work stone into tools»; «process iron»; «work the metal»
work on, work transform, transmute, transubstantiate — change or alter in form, appearance, or nature; «This experience transformed her completely»; «She transformed the clay into a beautiful sculpture»; «transubstantiate one element into another» shape, mould, mold, form, forge, work — make something, usually for a specific function; «She molded the rice balls carefully»; «Form cylinders from the dough»; «shape a figure»; «Work the metal into a sword» hot-work — roll, press, forge, or shape (metal) while hot cold work, coldwork — shape (metal) without heat overwork — use too much; «This play has been overworked» make over, retread, rework — use again in altered form; «retread an old plot» rack — work on a rack; «rack leather» tool — work with a tool till — work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation; «till the soil» |
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| 7. | process — deliver a warrant or summons to someone; «He was processed by the sheriff»
swear out, serve subpoena — serve or summon with a subpoena; «The witness and her records were subpoenaed» wash, rinse — clean with some chemical process deliver — bring to a destination, make a delivery; «our local super market delivers» |
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process
noun
1. procedure, means, course, system, action, performance, operation, measure, proceeding, manner, transaction, mode, course of action The best way to find out is by a process of elimination.
2. development, growth, progress, course, stage, step, movement, advance, formation, evolution, unfolding, progression the evolutionary process of Homo sapiens
4. (Law) action, case, trial, suit steps in the impeachment process against the president
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Translations
أسْلوب، طَريقَة عَمَلعلميةعَمَلِيَّةعَمَلِيَّه صِناعِيَّهعَمَلِيَّه، سِلْسِلَة أحداث
zpracovatprocesreprodukovatdějoperace
proces=-forløbbehandleforløbfremkalde
prosessi
לעבד
proces
aîferîaîgerî, gangurferlimeîhöndla
過程
과정
apdorotilydytasperdirbtasprocesasprocese
apstrādātmetodenoriseprocesssagatavot
postopek
process
กระบวนการ
quá trình
process
1 [ˈprəʊses]
A. N
3. (Jur) (= action) → proceso m; (= summons) → citación f
to bring a process against sb → demandar a algn
to serve a process on sb → notificar una citación a algn
B. VT
2. (= deal with) [+ application, claim, order] → tramitar; [+ applicants] → atender
process
2 [prəˈses] VI (Brit) (frm) (= go in procession) → desfilar (Rel) → ir en procesión
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
process
1
n
→ Prozess m; the processes of the law → der Gesetzesweg; the process of time will … → die Zeit wird …; in the process of time → im Laufe der Zeit, mit der Zeit; in the process → dabei; in the process of learning → beim Lernen; in the process of construction → im Bau; to be in the process of doing something → dabei sein, etw zu tun
process
2
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
process
(ˈprəuses) , ((American) ˈpro-) noun
1. a method or way of manufacturing things. We are using a new process to make glass.
2. a series of events that produce change or development. The process of growing up can be difficult for a child; the digestive processes.
3. a course of action undertaken. Carrying him down the mountain was a slow process.
verb
to deal with (something) by the appropriate process. Have your photographs been processed?; The information is being processed by computer.
ˈprocessed adjective
(of food) treated in a special way. processed cheese/peas.
in the process of
in the course of. He is in the process of changing jobs; These goods were damaged in the process of manufacture.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
process
→ عَمَلِيَّة proces proces Verfahren διαδικασία proceso prosessi processus proces processo 過程 과정 proces prosess proces processo процесс process กระบวนการ işlem quá trình 过程
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
pro·cess
n. proceso, método, sistema.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
process
n proceso; (anat) apófisis f; mastoid — apófisis mastoides; xiphoid — apófisis xifoides
English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.