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Processes

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

Definition

Process(es) means a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Synonyms & similar words

work march action appendage operation treat litigate summons procedure serve sue outgrowth process procedure method system operation protocol routine way means mechanism technique approach strategy plan action activity task function performance work

Synonyms by register

Formal

procedures operations mechanisms undertakings

Informal

ways steps methods routines

Literary

currents flows trajectories

Antonyms

stoppages interruptions cessations halts discontinuations

Common collocations

  • business processes
  • manufacturing processes
  • natural processes
  • complex processes
  • streamline processes
  • manage processes
  • efficient processes
  • core processes

Word family

noun process
verb process
adjective processual

Usage note

The word 'processes' can refer to a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, or to a natural phenomenon. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but care should be taken to distinguish between the noun and verb forms.

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Example sentences

  1. The process of photosynthesis is how plants make their own food.
  2. The company has a new process for hiring employees.
  3. I need to process this information before making a decision.
  4. The manufacturing process requires a lot of attention to detail.
  5. The legal process can be lengthy and complicated.

Quotes

  • The process of scientific discovery is, in effect, a continual flight from wonder. - Albert Einstein
  • The process of writing a novel is like taking a journey by boat. - Stephen King
  • The process of learning requires not only hearing and applying but also forgetting and then remembering again. - John Gray

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