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/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.
Etymology
From Latin 'processus', meaning 'a going forward, advance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
procedure
An established or official way of doing something.
operation
A process or series of acts leading to a particular result.
method
A systematic way of doing something.
Slang Meanings
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.