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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Non-AI workloads from its bread-and-butter cloud business that stores, manages and processes data and applications for companies continue to power growth in the company’s Azure cloud business, analysts and investors said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Dr. Joseph Mercola founded the company. Day-to-day operations and product development are led by professional teams and governed by established quality processes,” a Mercola spokesperson said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though critics have suggested that sufficient light has not been shone on what the Church does and that processes remain far from independent.

From BBC

"By exploring phenomena like inner speech, and understanding the mechanisms of such processes, we gain fundamental new insights into human biology and behavior," Dr. Queißer concludes.

From Science Daily

In her letter to the Anderson City Council, Vorhis said international students are “authorized through established federal processes” and are subject to U.S.

From Los Angeles Times