Process

/ˈprɒsɛs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

The process of photosynthesis is crucial for plant life.

A natural phenomenon marked by gradual changes that lead toward a particular result.

Erosion is a process that can reshape entire landscapes over time.

A set of operations or a series of actions carried out in a certain order.

The manufacturing process for these products has been optimized for efficiency.

verb

To perform a series of operations on (a substance or data) to change or preserve it.

The company processes raw materials to create finished goods.

To handle or manage (something) in a systematic way.

She will process the applications as they come in.

From Latin 'processus', meaning 'a going forward, advance'.

work in progress:

Something that is not yet complete.

in the process:

During the undertaking of an action.

process of elimination:

A method of deducing an answer by systematically ruling out alternatives.

To process something in a casual way.

Let's just process that info and move on.

Going through the motions.

He’s just processing his job; he’s not really engaged.