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processes

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

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A series of events which produce a result (the product).

Examples :

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

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A set of procedures used to produce a product, most commonly in the food and chemical industries.

Examples :

"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."

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A path of succession of states through which a system passes.

Examples :

"The bakery uses automated processes to make hundreds of loaves of bread each day, from mixing the dough to baking and cooling. "

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Successive physiological responses to keep or restore health.

Examples :

"The body's natural healing processes repair the cut on my finger. "

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Documents issued by a court in the course of a lawsuit or action at law, such as a summons, mandate, or writ.

Examples :

"The sheriff served the defendant with the court's processes, which included a summons and a copy of the lawsuit. "

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An outgrowth of tissue or cell.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the skin processes on the patient's hand. "

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A structure that arises above a surface.

Examples :

"Frost processes, like delicate ice ferns, appeared on the windowpane overnight. "

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An executable task or program.

Examples :

"The computer slowed down because too many processes were running at the same time. "

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The centre mark that players aim at in the game of squails.

Examples :

"In squails, hitting the processes directly earns you the most points. "

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To perform a particular process on a thing.

Examples :

"The bakery processes the dough to make delicious bread. "

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To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.

Examples :

"We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions."

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To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.

Examples :

"She processed the new information about the upcoming project and realized she needed to adjust her plans. "

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To develop photographic film.

Examples :

"The photographer processes the film in a darkroom to reveal the images. "

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To take legal proceedings against.

Examples :

"Because the company was negligent and caused the accident, the victim decided to processes them for damages. "

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To walk in a procession

Examples :

"The graduates will process into the auditorium before receiving their diplomas. "

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