process

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

   events now in process

2. 2
   noun

   a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant

   a bony process

3. 3
   noun

   a mental process that you are not directly aware of

   the process of denial

4. 4
   verb

   subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

   process cheese

5. 5
   verb

   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.

6. 6
   verb

   deliver a warrant or summons to someone

   I was processed by the sheriff.

7. 7
   verb

   march in a procession

   They processed into the dining room

8. 8
   noun

   A series of events leading to a result or product.

   This product of last month's quality standards committee is quite good, even though the process was flawed.

Etymology

From Middle English proces, from Old French procés (“journey”), from Latin prōcessus (“course, progression”), nominalization of prōcēdō (“proceed, advance”).