processes

[pros-es-iz, -uh-siz, -uh-seez, proh-ses-iz, proh-suh-seez] / ˈprɒs ɛs ɪz, -ə sɪz, -əˌsiz, ˈproʊ sɛs ɪz, ˈproʊ sə siz /

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method; series of actions to achieve result n.
subject to series of actions to achieve result v.

NOUN

method; series of actions to achieve result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action case course development growth means measure mechanism movement operation practice procedure proceeding progress rule step system technique trial way

STRONG

advance channels evolution fashion formation manner mode outgrowth performance progression routine stage suit transaction unfolding wise working

WEAK

course of action modus operandi red tape

Antonyms

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cessation decline decrease idleness ignorance inaction inactivity stoppage

STRONG

failure halt

VERB

subject to series of actions to achieve result

Synonyms

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alter convert deal with dispose of handle prepare refine transform treat

STRONG

concoct fulfill

WEAK

make ready take care of

Antonyms

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continue hold ignore keep neglect preserve remain retain

WEAK

forget

Example Sentences

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processes

The company said it was working with French authorities and the police, and was adapting its "processes to detect and counter emerging risks and malicious behaviour".

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

"Residents can be assured that any credible evidence of a risk to human health or the environment will be thoroughly considered and investigated through the appropriate regulatory processes."

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

A substance described as metabolically neutral is generally understood to have limited effects on the body's metabolic processes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Rather than beginning with detailed assumptions about how the atmosphere should behave, the researchers allowed the observations to reveal the most important processes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

The headmistress smiled tightly; she did not, her smile said, think it worthwhile to address the processes of lesser schools.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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