noun🔗ShareA series of events which produce a result (the product)."The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "processactionsystemeventwayfunctionoutcomeessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA set of procedures used to produce a product, most commonly in the food and chemical industries."1960, Mack Tyner, Process Engineering Calculations: Material and Energy Balances – Ordinarily a process plant will use a steam boiler to supply its process heat requirements and to drive a steam-turbine generator."processindustrychemistryfoodtechnicalscienceessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA path of succession of states through which a system passes."The process of applying for a scholarship involves several steps, from writing an essay to submitting recommendations. "processsystemwayactionstagefunctioneventessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSuccessive physiological responses to keep or restore health."The body's process of healing after a cold involves several stages. "physiologymedicinebiologyprocessessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDocuments issued by a court in the course of a lawsuit or action at law, such as a summons, mandate, or writ."The court process included a summons and a notice to appear in court. "lawprocessessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn outgrowth of tissue or cell."The doctor saw a small, harmless process growing on the patient's skin. "anatomybiologymedicinephysiologypartorganismessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA structure that arises above a surface."The new building's rooftop has a unique process that extends several feet beyond the edge. "architecturegeologybiologystructureanatomyessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn executable task or program."The new student registration process takes several days to complete. "computingtechnicaltechnologyelectronicssystemmachineprocessessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe centre mark that players aim at in the game of squails."The process was clearly marked on the board, helping the squail players aim their arrows. "sportgamemarkpointessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo perform a particular process on a thing."The chef is processing the vegetables before making the soup. "processtechnicalindustrybusinesssciencetechnologymachinefunctionessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques."We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions."computingtechnologyelectronicsinternetsignalmachineprocesscommunicationsystemdeviceessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state."She processed the new information about her son's school project, considering how to best support him. "mindphilosophyessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo develop photographic film."Before displaying the pictures, I need to process the film. "technologyartessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take legal proceedings against."The student's parents decided to process a complaint against the school for poor teaching conditions. "lawgovernmentpoliticsessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo walk in a procession"The students processed through the school hallway, following the designated path. "cultureritualreligiontraditionessentialieltstoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading