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

He was dropped over allegations he had harassed female members of staff, with HarperCollins explaining that the company took "employee wellbeing extremely seriously and has processes in place for reporting and investigating concerns".

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Toyota executives said they want to try new kinds of vehicles for different needs and customer use-cases, while bringing more agility and experimentation to a colossal company often hamstrung by yearslong development processes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Even particles too heavy to be produced in the Large Hadron Collider can potentially leave subtle traces in the rates of these processes.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 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

Essentially the same processes accounted for the replacement of Aboriginal Australian languages by English, and of subequatorial Africa’s original Pygmy and Khoisan languages by Bantu languages.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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