process
As a noun, the term describes a systematic sequence of events, emphasizing the transition from a starting state to a finished result. It is frequently used in technical, legal, and biological contexts to denote a regulated method of operation. As a verb, it refers to the act of transforming raw input into a refined output. This applies equally to physical materials in a factory, data in a computer, or emotional experiences in a psychological sense, where the individual digests an event to reach a state of acceptance.
💬Casual Conversation
I cannot believe David changed the process again.
Classic. I am just going to wing it and hope for the best.
Meanings
a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
"The application process takes several weeks to complete."
a natural phenomenon or series of changes occurring in a living organism or the environment.
"Photosynthesis is a complex biological process."
a legal proceeding or the act of initiating a lawsuit.
"The court issued a formal process to ensure the defendant appeared."
a projection or outgrowth of a body part or a structural element.
"The odontoblast extends a long process into the dentin."
an instance of a program being executed by a computer central processing unit.
"The operating system manages multiple processes simultaneously."
To perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on something in order to change or preserve it.
"The company processes raw cocoa beans into chocolate."
To perform a series of operations on data to retrieve, modify, or transmit it.
"The server needs time to process the incoming request."
Examples
It takes a long time to process all the applications.
Collocations & Compounds
due process
fair treatment through the judicial system
The defendant was guaranteed due process under the law.
thought process
the way someone thinks about a problem
I want to understand your thought process behind this decision.
natural process
a biological or geological sequence of events
Aging is a natural process that affects everyone.
industrial process
a method of manufacturing goods
The company updated its industrial process to reduce waste.
creative process
the steps taken to produce art or ideas
Every writer has a different creative process for drafting a novel.
Phrasal Verbs
process through
to move something through a series of stages
The application is being processed through the central office.
Idioms & Sayings
trust the process
have faith in the system
Even though results are slow, you have to trust the process.