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process

noun
  1. a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
    “events now in process”
    physical process
  2. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    procedure
  3. a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
    “a bony process”
    appendageoutgrowth
  4. (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity
    operationcognitive processmental processcognitive operation
  5. a mental process that you are not directly aware of
    “the process of denial”
    unconscious process
  6. a writ issued by authority of law
    summons
verb
  1. subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
    “process cheese”
    treat
  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 the candidate gave their acceptance speech.”
  3. deliver a warrant or summons to someone
    “I was processed by the sheriff.”
    serveswear out
  4. shape, form, or improve a material
    workwork on
  5. march in a procession
    “They processed into the dining room”
    marchpromenadeparadetroop
  6. deal with in a routine way
  7. institute legal proceedings against
    actionsuelitigate