PROCESS

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/

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P(3) R(1) O(1) C(3) E(1) S(1) S(1)

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Definition

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/

noun

A series of events which produce a result (the product).
“This product of last month's quality standards committee is quite good, even though the process was flawed.”
A set of procedures used to produce a product, most commonly in the food and chemical industries.
“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.”
A path of succession of states through which a system passes.
Successive physiological responses to keep or restore health.
Documents issued by a court in the course of a lawsuit or action at law, such as a summons, mandate, or writ.

verb

To perform a particular process on a thing.
To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.
“We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions.”
To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.
“I didn't know she had a criminal record. That will take me a while to process.”
To develop photographic film.
To take legal proceedings against.