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

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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

STRONGEST

continue hold ignore keep neglect preserve remain retain

WEAK

forget

Example Sentences

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Manual processes are often seen as inefficient and are gradually phased out.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

DHS cancelled a scheduled meeting about the Social Circle warehouse because it was planning a "department review of processes" under new leadership, Taylor said.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, said Trump’s attempts to bypass the normal confirmation processes are unconstitutional.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead, it integrates many disparate elements of a business’ enterprise tech stack and internal models or processes, and is able to push out decisions through read-write loops while maintaining compliance and data validation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Warburg has devoted a lifetime of study to the complex processes of oxidation within the cell.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson