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

Rajesh Singh, 43, who works at a finance company in Delhi, says he has experienced long waits to get his work done and even longer processes to solve complaints.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

The goal is to test whether local geological and biological processes like those identified in Russia also shaped the Gabonese rock record.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

When is it time to seek legal advice and put processes in place for all contingencies — for example, what happens if you fall and become incapacitated?

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Concealing her own reactions, Ms. Kinetz questions a Nigerian teenager and veteran scam artist, Ayomide, about the processes involved in the operations, the scripts, and the vast amount of information they have on potential victims.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

His personal leisure is aimed away from idle amusement or detached tampering with nature’s processes.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer