process

noun
UK: /ˈprəʊ.ses/
US: /ˈprɑː.ses/

  1. A series of actions that you do to achieve something.

    1. Making bread is a long process. [ ] [ ]
    2. The peace process is a sensitive and complex issue, requiring careful negotiation. [ ] [ ]

  2. A series of changes that happen naturally.

    1. Rust is a natural process. [ ] [ ]
    2. Aging is a natural biological process that affects all living organisms. [ ] [ ]

  3. A method of doing or making something, especially one that involves a number of steps.

    1. This is a new process for making steel. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manufacturing process involves several quality control checkpoints to ensure product standards. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

procedure method treat operation handle system
process verb

  1. To perform a series of actions to achieve something or deal with something.

    1. We process the milk here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bank processes hundreds of transactions every day, ensuring accuracy and security. [ ] [ ]

  2. To think about something carefully in order to understand it.

    1. I need time to process it. [ ] [ ]
    2. It took me a while to process the news of her sudden departure from the company. [ ] [ ]

  3. To prepare or treat food by a special method, especially in order to preserve it.

    1. They process the fruit for jam. [ ] [ ]
    2. The factory processes locally grown vegetables, ensuring freshness and supporting regional agriculture. [ ] [ ]
process adjective

  1. Prepared or treated by an artificial process.

    1. It's process cheese slices. [ ] [ ]
    2. These process meats contain high levels of sodium, which can be bad for the heart. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "process" in English means: A series of actions that you do to achieve something., A series of changes that happen naturally., A method of doing or making something, especially one that involves a number of steps..

The phonetic transcription of "process" is /ˈprəʊ.ses/ in British English and /ˈprɑː.ses/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "process": procedure, method, treat, operation, handle, system.

Example usage of "process": "Making bread is a long process.". More examples on the page.