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

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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

That difference helped rule out the possibility that geological processes at the fossil site had altered the chemical signatures in both animals in the same way.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

I can see how calling on our great companies, universities and hospitals to send their best efficiency technicians and cost-cutters could improve our government’s processes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

“I’m more interested in implementing more processes that allow for meaningful oversight, and if that results in things slowing down, that’d be great.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026

"We have removed the collection with immediate effect and are reviewing our approval processes to ensure nothing like this happens again."

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

People with autism find it difficult, if not impossible, to do all of the things that I've been describing so far as natural and automatic human processes.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell