ME < OFr proces < L processus, pp. of procedere: see proceed
process in American English2
(prəˈsɛs; proʊˈsɛs)
verb intransitive
to go in a procession
Word origin
back-form. < procession
COBUILD Collocations
process
appeals process
application process
appointments process
approval process
consultation process
difficult process
disciplinary process
evolutionary process
formal process
gradual process
interview process
lengthy process
long process
ongoing process
rigorous process
selection process
time-consuming process
transparent process
whole process
Examples of 'process' in a sentence
process
This is the trickiest part of the process but have patience.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But we will undoubtedly lose something in the process.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
Your mother is a significant loss and these take a great deal of time to process.
The Sun (2017)
This process happens in the blink of an eye.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This process of change requires action from us all.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They were more worried about the result than the process.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This compliance requirement involves technology, people and process.
Computing (2010)
He has also set about rebuilding the systems infrastructure and processes to better manage the company's supply chain.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Crude oil, key to food processing, is also becoming more expensive.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Your personal information will be processed to fulfill your request.
The Sun (2012)
The courting process had not begun well.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There were two things he knew and processed as he prepared to hit that shot.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The process simply allows people to traverse down a spiral of questions.
Christianity Today (2000)
Food processing and car and textile production all rose.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The selection process was also shrouded in mystery.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It is possible to infuse intelligence into the systems and processes by which we work.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
One day he was mixing chemicals ready to process film.
Aidan Hartley THE ZANZIBAR CHEST: A Memoir of Love and War (2003)
We see exactly the same processes in action when it comes to blood pressure.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The working out of the class process produces a number of economic positions.
Low, Nicholas Politics, Planning and the State (1990)
Then it was a process of elimination.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Presumably it would evolve as part of the comparable biological process.
Michael Boulter EXTINCTION: Evolution and the End of Man (2002)
These hormones control many of the processes that happen inside us.
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
The firm said it took data management very seriously and was independently audited for its data processes.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Examples are small changes in production processes or special conditions surrounding the sale of the product.
Forstner, Helmut, Ballance, Robert Competing in a Global Economy (1990)
Relatives of the accused complained about the court process.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The process would also take place in the context of three "phases" of revolutionary war.
Mcinnes, Colin & Sheffield G.D (eds.) Warfare in the Twentieth Century (1988)
Having four or more drinks within two hours shocks the immune system into the process.
The Sun (2008)
Once the two are mixed the chemical hardening process begins.
Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts (1990)
It is the result of various studies on the need for standards in the computer processing of personal information.
Torrington, Derek Personnel Management: A New Approach (1991)
At various stages in the process people and organizations have the right to objectto aspects of the scheme.
Cloke, Paul J (ed) Rural Land-Use Planning in Developed Nations (1989)
Most of our foods today are processed somehow or other but the most dramatic losses of trace elements occur during refining.
Stanway, Dr Andrew Miracle Micronutrients (1987)
If you put yourself through this process, be prepared for the emotional arc.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
In other languages
process
British English: process /ˈprəʊsɛs/ NOUN
A process is a series of actions or events which have a particular result.
...the 12-week training process.
American English: process
Arabic: عَمَلِيَّة
Brazilian Portuguese: processo
Chinese: 过程
Croatian: proces
Czech: proces
Danish: proces
Dutch: proces
European Spanish: proceso
Finnish: prosessi
French: processus
German: Verfahren
Greek: διαδικασία
Italian: processo svolgimento
Japanese: 過程
Korean: 과정
Norwegian: prosess
Polish: proces przebieg
European Portuguese: processo
Romanian: proces
Russian: процесс
Latin American Spanish: proceso
Swedish: process
Thai: กระบวนการ
Turkish: işlem
Ukrainian: процес
Vietnamese: quá trình
All related terms of 'process'
due process
In law, due process refers to the carrying out of the law according to established rules and principles.
batch-process
to perform batch processing on ( files )
beta process
the radioactive transformation of an atomic nucleus accompanying the emission of an electron . It involves unit change of atomic number but none in mass number
Bosch process
an industrial process for manufacturing hydrogen by the catalytic reduction of steam with carbon monoxide
Haber process
an industrial process for producing ammonia by reacting atmospheric nitrogen with hydrogen at about 200 atmospheres (2 × 10 7 pascals ) and 500°C in the presence of a catalyst , usually iron
jury process
the writ used to summon jurors
legal process
a process of law
long process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
MILOS process
The MILOS process is a process that uses an additional riser in the FCC, which gives the refiner options to simultaneously maximize production of diesel and propylene .
Mond process
a process for obtaining nickel by heating the ore in carbon monoxide to produce nickel carbonyl vapour , which is then decomposed at a higher temperature to yield the metal
peace process
A peace process consists of all the meetings , agreements , and negotiations in which people such as politicians are involved when they are trying to arrange peace between countries or groups that are fighting with each other.
process shot
a shot in which action takes place in front of a screen on which an image already filmed is projected
unit process
any of a number of standard operations , such as filtration or distillation , that are widely used in various chemical and process industries
whole process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
appeals process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
Benday process
a process for adding tone or shading , as in reproducing drawings, by the overlay on the plate of patterns, as of dots
bromoil process
a process for making an offset reproduction by first making a photographic print on paper with a silver bromide emulsion , wetting it, and then using it as a lithographic plate , the lighter parts of the emulsion tending to repel the oil base of the ink and the darker parts tending to hold it
carbon process
a photographic process for producing positive prints by exposing sensitized carbon tissue to light passing through a negative . Washing removes the unexposed gelatine leaving the pigmented image in the exposed insoluble gelatine
Castner process
a process for extracting sodium from sodium hydroxide , devised by Hamilton Young Castner (1858–98)
cooling process
the process of becoming cooler
cyanide process
a process for recovering gold and silver from ores by treatment with a weak solution of sodium cyanide
formal process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
gradual process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
lengthy process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
Markov process
a chain of random events in which only the present state influences the next future state, as in a genetic code
ongoing process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
planar process
a method of producing diffused junctions in semiconductor devices. A pattern of holes is etched into an oxide layer formed on a silicon substrate , into which impurities are diffused through the holes
PRENFLO process
The PRENFLO process is a gasification process to convert substances such as oil, gas, coal , and refinery residue into synthetic gas.
process camera
a large camera used in the photographic processes involved in the printing industry
process cheese
a cheese made by heating and blending together several natural cheeses with an emulsifying agent
process colour
any of the four colours ( cyan , magenta , yellow, and black) used in process printing
process control
a method of controlling and improving a process using statistical analysis
process heating
Process heating is heating, usually from steam , which is used to increase the temperature in a process vessel.
process-server
a sheriff's officer who serves legal documents such as writs for appearance in court
screen process
a method of printing using a fine mesh of silk , nylon , etc, treated with an impermeable coating except in the areas through which ink is subsequently forced onto the paper behind
social process
the means by which culture and social organization change or are preserved
Solvay process
an industrial process for manufacturing sodium carbonate . Carbon dioxide is passed into a solution of sodium chloride saturated with ammonia . Sodium bicarbonate is precipitated and heated to form the carbonate
spinous process
a slender bony projection
thought process
the process or act of using your mind to consider or think about something
xiphoid process
the cartilaginous process forming the lowermost part of the breastbone ( sternum )
additive process
a photographic process in which the desired colours are produced by adding together appropriate proportions of three primary colours
approval process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
assessment process
a series of steps that constitute a method of assessing students or workers
Bessemer process
(formerly) a process for producing steel by blowing air through molten pig iron at about 1250°C in a Bessemer converter : silicon , manganese , and phosphorus impurities are removed and the carbon content is controlled
continuous process
A continuous process is a process in which the product comes out without interruption and not in groups.
diagonal process
a form of argument in which a new member of a set is constructed from a list of its known members by making the n th term of the new member differ from the n th term of the n th member. The new member is thus different from every member of the list
difficult process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
interview process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
in the process
If you are doing something and you do something else in the process , you do the second thing as part of doing the first thing.
by a process of elimination通过(過)一系列的筛(篩)选(選) (tōngguò yīxìliè de shāixuǎn)
in the process在过(過)程中 (zài guòchéng zhōng)
to be in the process of doing sth在从(從)事某事的过(過)程中 (zài cóngshì mǒushì de guòchéng zhōng)
1 (noun)
Definition
a series of actions or changes
The best way to find out is by a process of elimination.
Synonyms
procedure
means
course
Resignation is the only course left open to him.
system
action
The government is taking emergency action to deal with the crisis.
performance
What is the car's performance like?
operation
A major rescue operation is under way.
measure
He said stern measures would be taken against the rioters.
proceeding
The whole proceeding went very smoothly.
manner
The manner in which young children are spoken to depends on who is present.
transaction
plans to disclose their latest business transaction
mode
the capitalist mode of production
course of action
2 (noun)
Definition
a series of natural developments which result in an overall change
the evolutionary process of Homo sapiens
Synonyms
development
the development of the embryo
growth
This helps to encourage new growth and makes the plant flower profusely.
progress
The two sides made little progress towards agreement.
The doctors say they are pleased with her progress.
course
a series of naval battles which altered the course of history
stage
step
movement
The participants believed movement forward was possible.
advance
These two vaccines are a huge advance for preventing cancer.
formation
The formation of my character and temperament.
evolution
a crucial period in the evolution of modern physics
unfolding
progression
Both drugs slow the progression of the disease.
3 (noun)
Definition
a method of doing or producing something
the cost of the production process
Synonyms
method
new teaching methods
system
the decimal system of metric weights and measures
practice
a public inquiry into bank practices
technique
tests performed using a new technique
procedure
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
4 (noun)
Definition
an action at law
steps in the impeachment process against the president
Synonyms
action
a libel action brought by one of the country's top bureaucrats
case
He lost his case at the European Court of Human Rights.
trial
New evidence showed that he lied at the trial.
suit
The judge dismissed the suit.
1 (verb)
Definition
to handle or prepare by a special method of manufacture
facilities to process the beans before exportSilicon chips process electrical signals.
Synonyms
prepare
treat
About 70% of the area is treated with insecticide.
convert
a handy table which converts into an ironing board
transform
the speed at which your body transforms food into energy
alter
Little had altered in the village.
refine
Oil is refined so as to remove naturally occurring impurities.
2 (verb)
A number of applications are being processed at the moment.
Synonyms
handle
She handled travel arrangements for the press corps.
manage
Managing your time is increasingly important.
action
deal with
fulfil
take care of
dispose of
phrase
See in the process of
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advance
Definition
improvement or progress
These two vaccines are a huge advance for preventing cancer.
Synonyms
improvement,
development,
gain,
growth,
breakthrough,
advancement,
step,
headway,
inroads,
betterment,
furtherance,
forward movement,
amelioration,
onward movement
in the sense of alter
Definition
to make or become different
Little had altered in the village.
Synonyms
change,
turn,
vary,
transform,
adjust,
adapt,
metamorphose
in the sense of case
Definition
an action or lawsuit
He lost his case at the European Court of Human Rights.
Synonyms
lawsuit,
process,
trial,
suit,
proceedings,
dispute,
cause,
action
Synonyms of 'process'
process
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of convert
Definition
to change or adapt
a handy table which converts into an ironing board
Synonyms
change,
turn,
transform,
alter,
metamorphose,
transpose,
transmute,
transmogrify (humorous)
in the sense of course
Definition
a mode of conduct or action
Resignation is the only course left open to him.
Synonyms
procedure,
plan,
policy,
programme,
method,
conduct,
behaviour,
manner,
mode,
regimen
in the sense of course
Definition
an onward movement in time or space
a series of naval battles which altered the course of history
Synonyms
progression,
order,
unfolding,
development,
movement,
advance,
progress,
flow,
sequence,
succession,
continuity,
advancement,
furtherance,
march
in the sense of evolution
Definition
a gradual development, esp. to a more complex form
a crucial period in the evolution of modern physics
Synonyms
development,
growth,
advance,
progress,
working out,
expansion,
extension,
unfolding,
progression,
enlargement,
maturation,
unrolling
in the sense of formation
Definition
the manner in which something is arranged
The formation of my character and temperament.
Synonyms
development,
shaping,
constitution,
evolution,
moulding,
composition,
compilation,
accumulation,
genesis,
crystallization
in the sense of growth
This helps to encourage new growth and makes the plant flower profusely.
Synonyms
vegetation,
development,
production,
sprouting,
germination,
shooting
in the sense of manage
Definition
to be in charge of
Managing your time is increasingly important.
Synonyms
organize,
use,
handle,
govern,
regulate
in the sense of manner
Definition
the style or customary way of doing something
The manner in which young children are spoken to depends on who is present.
Synonyms
style,
way,
fashion,
method,
means,
form,
process,
approach,
practice,
procedure,
habit,
custom,
routine,
mode,
genre,
tack,
tenor,
usage,
wont
in the sense of measure
Definition
a particular action intended to achieve an effect
He said stern measures would be taken against the rioters.
Synonyms
action,
act,
step,
procedure,
means,
course,
control,
proceeding,
initiative,
manoeuvre,
legal action,
deed,
expedient
in the sense of mode
Definition
a manner or way of doing, acting, or existing
the capitalist mode of production
Synonyms
method,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
state,
process,
condition,
style,
approach,
quality,
practice,
fashion,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
custom,
vein
Additional synonyms
in the sense of movement
The participants believed movement forward was possible.
Synonyms
progression,
advance,
progress,
breakthrough
in the sense of operation
Definition
an action or series of actions done to produce a particular result
A major rescue operation is under way.
Synonyms
undertaking,
process,
affair,
organization,
proceeding,
procedure,
coordination,
oper8n
in the sense of performance
Definition
manner or quality of functioning
What is the car's performance like?
Synonyms
functioning,
running,
operation,
working,
action,
behaviour,
capacity,
efficiency,
capabilities
in the sense of practice
Definition
something done regularly or repeatedly
a public inquiry into bank practices
Synonyms
custom,
use,
way,
system,
rule,
method,
tradition,
habit,
routine,
mode,
usage,
wont,
praxis,
usual procedure,
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of proceeding
Definition
an act or course of action
The whole proceeding went very smoothly.
Synonyms
action,
process,
procedure,
move,
act,
step,
measure,
venture,
undertaking,
deed,
occurrence,
course of action
in the sense of progress
Definition
improvement or development
The two sides made little progress towards agreement.The doctors say they are pleased with her progress.
Synonyms
development,
increase,
growth,
advance,
gain,
improvement,
promotion,
breakthrough,
step forward,
advancement,
progression,
headway,
betterment,
amelioration
in the sense of progression
Definition
the act of progressing
Both drugs slow the progression of the disease.
Synonyms
progress,
advance,
advancement,
gain,
headway,
furtherance,
movement forward
in the sense of refine
Definition
to make free from impurities
Oil is refined so as to remove naturally occurring impurities.
Synonyms
purify,
process,
filter,
cleanse,
clarify,
sift,
distil,
rarefy
in the sense of suit
Definition
a legal action taken against someone
The judge dismissed the suit.
Synonyms
lawsuit,
case,
trial,
proceeding,
cause,
action,
prosecution,
industrial tribunal
in the sense of system
Definition
a method or set of methods for doing or organizing something
the decimal system of metric weights and measures
Synonyms
method,
practice,
technique,
procedure,
routine,
theory,
usage,
methodology,
frame of reference,
modus operandi,
fixed order
Additional synonyms
in the sense of technique
Definition
a method or skill used for a particular task
tests performed using a new technique
Synonyms
method,
way,
system,
approach,
means,
course,
style,
fashion,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
MO,
modus operandi
in the sense of transaction
Definition
something that is transacted, esp. a business deal
plans to disclose their latest business transaction
Synonyms
deal (informal),
matter,
affair,
negotiation,
business,
action,
event,
proceeding,
enterprise,
bargain,
coup,
undertaking,
deed,
occurrence
in the sense of transform
Definition
to change completely in form or function
the speed at which your body transforms food into energy
Synonyms
change,
convert,
alter,
translate,
reconstruct,
metamorphose,
transmute,
renew,
transmogrify (humorous)
in the sense of treat
Definition
to subject to a chemical or industrial process
About 70% of the area is treated with insecticide.
Synonyms
prime,
cover,
process,
prepare
in the sense of trial
Definition
an investigation of a case in front of a judge to decide whether a person is innocent or guilty of a crime by questioning him or her and considering the evidence