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process
('pr/A/s/E/s )

noun (n)

  • a particular course of action intended to achieve a result(noun.act)
    Example:
    It was a process of trial and error.
    Synonym:
    procedure
    source: wordnet30
  • (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    The process of thinking.
    Synonym:
    cognitive operation, cognitive process, mental process, operation
    source: wordnet30
  • 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(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    summons
    source: wordnet30
  • a mental process that you are not directly aware of(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    The process of denial.
    Synonym:
    unconscious process
    source: wordnet30
  • a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant(noun.body)
    Example:
    A bony process.
    Synonym:
    appendage, outgrowth
    source: wordnet30
  • a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states(noun.tops)
    Example:
    Events now in process.
    The process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls.
    Synonym:
    physical process
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of proceeding; continued forward movement; procedure; progress; advance.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition(verb.change)
    Example:
    Process cheese.
    Process hair.
    Synonym:
    treat
    source: wordnet30
  • deal with in a routine way(verb.social)
    Example:
    Process a loan.
    Process the applicants.
    source: wordnet30
  • perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech.
    source: wordnet30
  • institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against(verb.social)
    Example:
    He was warned that the district attorney would process him.
    Synonym:
    action, litigate, sue
    source: wordnet30
  • march in a procession(verb.motion)
    Example:
    They processed into the dining room.
    Synonym:
    march, parade, promenade, troop
    source: wordnet30
  • shape, form, or improve a material(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Process iron.
    Synonym:
    work, work on
    source: wordnet30
  • deliver a warrant or summons to someone(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He was processed by the sheriff.
    Synonym:
    serve, swear out
    source: wordnet30
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