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

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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

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processes

His goal is to teach students to develop their own creative processes, so they can filter through generative AI content with awareness, discernment and critical thinking, rather than using it as a passive shortcut.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

The amount and quality of evidence varies among the six, but all have shown potential in the lab to influence processes related to repair and recovery at the cellular or molecular level.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

The health board said it had agreed to develop a new specialist health visitor role with additional responsibilities, subject to approval processes.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

The shareholders need to check there are processes in place to stop them making off with the money.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

People with autism find it difficult, if not impossible, to do all of the things that I've been describing so far as natural and automatic human processes.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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