process

noun

1
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
events now in process
the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls
2
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
the procedure of obtaining a driver's license
it was a process of trial and error
3
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
a bony process
4
(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
the process of thinking
the cognitive operation of remembering
5
a mental process that you are not directly aware of
the process of denial
6
a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant

1
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
process cheese
process hair
2
perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech
3
deliver a warrant or summons to someone
He was processed by the sheriff
4
shape, form, or improve a material
work stone into tools
process iron
5
march in a procession
They processed into the dining room
6
deal with in a routine way
I'll handle that one
process a loan

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