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

STRONGEST

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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The three index ETFs at the bottom of the list all track indexes that incorporate stock repurchases as part of their portfolio construction processes:

From MarketWatch

Google is one of the few tech companies that for years has been working to determine how it can change its machine-learning processes to use less power during times of strain on the grid.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesperson said "information came to light" on Sunday which prompted "further formal identification processes, including forensics, to be undertaken" and resulted in the mistake being identified.

From BBC

If microbes once lived on Mars, could microbial processes also help us build there?

From Science Daily

Whereas AI was once known for things like writing emails, now models are helping to “simulate real physical processes in the world.”

From MarketWatch