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

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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

According to Nats, the flight processing system processes flight plans and other operational information used by air traffic controllers to manage air traffic.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Former recruitment consultant Katrina Collier, now an author, speaker and recruiter trainer, is concerned that competition-based recruitment processes that potentially require candidates to give up lots of their time for free can create "economic discrimination".

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

"Our goal is to engineer the injured space so that immune, vascular and neural repair processes can begin to work together."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

In which case, however sophisticated artificial intelligence may become, as long as it is based on digital processes, it cannot be conscious.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

He processes the chickens himself, and doesn’t have to pay someone else.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan