Pronunciation

/process/

Definitions

Noun

A process refers to:

1. An ongoing series of actions or steps involved in completing a task or achieving a goal. (noun) Example: “The manufacturing process involves several stages.”
2. A natural sequence of events that leads to a result or transformation. (noun) Example: “The growth process of a plant from seed to maturity.”
3. A mental activity or thought pattern. (noun) Example: “His creative process for solving problems.”

Verb

To process means:

1. To handle, treat, or manipulate data, materials, or information. (verb) Example: “The company processes thousands of orders daily.”
2. To undergo a series of steps to change or develop. (verb) Example: “The paper goes through a printing process.”
3. To analyze or make sense of something. (verb) Example: “She’s still processing the information from the meeting.”

Adjective

1. Concerning or involving a series of steps or actions. (adjective) Example: “A well-organized process”
2. Involving the use of machinery or technology. (adjective) Example: “An automated processing system”

Adverb

Describing how something is processed, typically efficiently. (adverb) Example: “Efficiently processing large amounts of data.”

Phrases

• “Process the information” means to analyze or understand it.
• “Undergo a process” implies going through a series of steps or stages.
• “Process improvement” refers to making changes to enhance efficiency.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The recycling process converts waste materials into new products.”
• Verb: “The application process for college can be quite lengthy.”
• Adjective: “The factory has implemented a streamlined processing system.”
• Adverb: “He quickly processed the payment request.”

Synonyms

• Procedure
• Operation
• Treatment
• Management
• Handling
• Execution
• Workflow