Synonyms for

Process

Noun / ˈprɑ:ˌses / / ˈprɔ:ˌses / Another word for process — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

procedure method operation undertaking

Informal

thing deal gig job

Literary

course way fashion

Antonyms

stagnation halt cessation idleness inactivity disruption

Common collocations

  • process improvement
  • manufacturing process
  • chemical process
  • legal process
  • natural process
  • processing time
  • process data
  • process flow

Word family

noun process
verb process
adjective processed

Usage note

As a verb, 'process' often implies a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end. Be mindful of context; 'process' can refer to a formal procedure or a more general sequence of events.

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Example sentences

  1. The teacher explained the process of multiplication to the students.
  2. The manufacturing process involves assembling different parts.
  3. The hiring process took several weeks to complete.
  4. The process of healing a broken bone can take months.
  5. The scientific process involves conducting experiments and analyzing data.

Quotes

  • Trust the process.
  • The process is more important than the outcome.
  • The process of writing is both torturous and rewarding.

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