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process

nounverb /prɑsɛs/ 2 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 11 WWF 13
Definitions
noun

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

“a bony process”

noun

a mental process that you are not directly aware of

“the process of denial”

verb

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

“process cheese”

verb

deal with in a routine way

“process a loan”

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 he gave his acceptance speech”

noun

a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant

verb

shape, form, or improve a material

“process iron”

verb

deliver a warrant or summons to someone

“He was processed by the sheriff”

noun

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

“events now in process”

verb

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

“He was warned that the district attorney would process him”

verb

march in a procession

“They processed into the dining room”

noun

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

“it was a process of trial and error”

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