Meaning of 'process'

noun

a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

Example: "events now in process"

Synonyms: physical process

noun

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

Synonyms: procedure

noun

a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant

Example: "a bony process"

Synonyms: appendage outgrowth

noun

(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity

Synonyms: operation cognitive process mental process cognitive operation

noun

a mental process that you are not directly aware of

Example: "the process of denial"

Synonyms: unconscious process

noun

a writ issued by authority of law

Synonyms: summons

verb

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

Example: "process cheese"

Synonyms: treat

verb

perform mathematical and logical operations on data according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information

Example: "The results of the elections were still being processed when the candidate gave their acceptance speech."

verb

deliver a warrant or summons to someone

Example: "I was processed by the sheriff."

Synonyms: serve swear out

verb

shape, form, or improve a material

Synonyms: work work on

verb

march in a procession

Example: "They processed into the dining room"

Synonyms: march promenade parade troop

verb

deal with in a routine way

verb

institute legal proceedings against

Synonyms: action sue litigate