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process

[pros-es, proh-ses] / ˈprɒs ɛs, ˈproʊ sɛs /




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A process is a series of progressive and interdependent steps by which an end is attained: a chemical process. Procedure usually implies a formal or set order of doing a thing, a method of conducting affairs: parliamentary procedure. Proceeding (usually plural) applies to what goes on or takes place on a given occasion or to the records of the occasion: proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences.


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California’s process of counting votes, by the way, is just fine.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Today’s models are extremely compute-intensive, particularly as they process more data; handle larger amounts of text, code, images, or other information in a single request; and take on more complex reasoning tasks.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

So in a weird way, as I’m developing more of my own stories, I’m able to incorporate music into that process more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s also worth noting that Los Angeles County is the single largest in the country, home to 10 million people, which means the ballot-counting process will inherently take time.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

It all sounds easy enough, but in practice, starting that chain reaction is an extremely tricky process.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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