process

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Pronunciation
/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/
/ˈpɹəʊsɛs/
/ˈpɹɑsɛs/
/pɹəˈsɛs/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

Example Sentences
  • This product of last month's quality standards committee is quite good, even though the process was flawed.
2 Definition

A set of procedures used to produce a product, most commonly in the food and chemical industries.

Example Sentences
  • 1960, Mack Tyner, Process Engineering Calculations: Material and Energy Balances – Ordinarily a process plant will use a steam boiler to supply its process heat requirements and to drive a steam-turbine generator.
3 Definition

A path of succession of states through which a system passes.

4 Definition

Successive physiological responses to keep or restore health.

5 Definition

Documents issued by a court in the course of a lawsuit or action at law, such as a summons, mandate, or writ.

6 Definition

An outgrowth of tissue or cell.

7 Definition

A structure that arises above a surface.

8 Definition

An executable task or program.

9 Definition

The centre mark that players aim at in the game of squails.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To perform a particular process on a thing.

2 Definition

To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.

Example Sentences
  • We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions.
3 Definition

To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.

Example Sentences
  • I didn't know she had a criminal record. That will take me a while to process.
4 Definition

To develop photographic film.

5 Definition

To take legal proceedings against.

6 Definition

To walk in a procession