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

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alter convert deal with dispose of handle prepare refine transform treat

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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

New blood vessels formed in the damaged brain tissue, inflammatory processes became less intense, and the integrity of the blood-brain barrier improved.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Discussions occurred alongside the June financing, but internal processes delayed the funding until now.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

The firm said gas prices in the UK are twelve times higher than in the US, and eight times more expensive than the coal-based processes used by Chinese competitors.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

That gives scientists a much faster view of processes that would otherwise be extremely difficult to track in real time.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

The plant where Gold worked, Black explained, used cutting-edge processes to produce many useful chemicals.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin