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 /

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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

continue hold ignore keep neglect preserve remain retain

WEAK

forget

Example Sentences

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It also underscores the importance of precisely timed changes in the material properties of the cytoplasm in controlling cellular processes.

From Science Daily

After caffeine is introduced, researchers have a limited window of a few hours, or the metabolization time of caffeine, to guide gene editing or related physiological processes.

From Science Daily

The isotopic signatures also helped identify which melting processes were responsible.

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Cao suggests that drugs designed to adjust these cytokines could potentially slow coordinated aging processes across multiple organs.

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Bethan Manley, lead Computational biologist at Spun, said the aim was to "improve confidence in woodland creation" by "working with natural processes".

From BBC