Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Processes.
How to pronounce processes:
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Processes - as a noun
A particular course of action intended to achieve a result
Example: "The procedure of obtaining a driver's license"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
procedure14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
bertillon systemfingerprinting21genetic fingerprintinggenetic profiling
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diagnostic procedurediagnostic techniqueemergency procedureexperimental procedurecalculation15computation17computing16medical procedurechromosome mappingmapping14operating procedurestiffening17indirection14rigamarole13rigmarole12modus operandiroutine7condition12experimental conditionformula12rule4mapping14gamification
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(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
Example: "The process of thinking"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cognitive operationcognitive processmental processoperation11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognition12knowledge18noesis6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
summons11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judicial writwrit7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mental process that you are not directly aware of
Example: "The process of denial"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unconscious processHypernyms (Closely Related)
cognition12knowledge18noesis6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
Example: "A bony process"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appendage15outgrowth16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body partHyponyms (Broadly Related)
horn7horn7crest7pseudopod15
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pseudopodium20flagellum15hair7cirrus8spine7aculeastyle8villus9tail4fetlock16tentacle10arista6acromial processacromion12ala3alveolar archalveolar processalveolar ridgegum ridgeacrosome12caruncle12carunculacondyle13coronoid processprocessus coronoideusepicondyle18fimbria14apophysis19spicule11spiculum14osteophyte18papilla11papilla11appendix20cecal appendagevermiform appendixvermiform processmastoid10mastoid bonemastoid processmastoidal12styloid processpterygoid processeminence12tubercle12tuberosity15zygomatic processtrochanter15transverse processodontoid processmetaphysisolecranon11olecranon processridge7excrescence24papilla11enation7plant processspinous processmaxillary palpuslabial palpus
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A sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
Example: "Events now in process"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
physical processHypernyms (Closely Related)
physical entityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
phenomenon17chelation14dealignmentdecrease11
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decrement14degeneration14devolution14development19evolution12economic processencapsulation17execution18instruction executionhuman processgrowth13increase10increment13industrial processirreversible processiteration9looping10iteration9loop6action8activity16natural actionnatural processfunctioning17operation11performance20biological processorganic processphotography25processing15reversible processsensitisation13sensitization22defining13shaping13variation12constant-volume processisochoric processisometric processisovolumetric processpolytropic process
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Processes - as a verb
Subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Example: "Process cheese"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
treat5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14bear onbear uponimpact12touch10touch onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
propagate14iodise7iodize16nitrate7
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tank8aerate6oxygenate20oxygenise20oxygenize29mercerise13mercerize22malt6fluoridate14fluoridise14fluoridize23creosote10chlorinate15carbonate13camphorate19bromate11brominate13ammoniate13irradiate10ray6scald8refine9nitrify13nitrogenise12nitrogenize21reverberate16curry10seed5dose5sulfur9sulphur12vulcanise14vulcanize23chrome13bituminise14bituminize23agenise8agenize17run3carboxylate25beneficiate18digest8fume9fumigate14air-condition
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March in a procession
Example: "They processed into the dining room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
march12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
walk11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Deal with in a routine way
Example: "Process a loan"
Perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
Example: "The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech"
Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Example: "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
action8litigate9sue3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
challenge15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shape, form, or improve a material
Example: "Work stone into tools"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
work11work onHypernyms (Closely Related)
transform14transmute11transubstantiateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The manufacturing processes were carefully monitored to ensure quality control."
"She is responsible for overseeing all the administrative processes in the company."
"There are many different processes involved in the production of this new drug."
"The hiring processes in this organization are often lengthy and complex."
"Our team is constantly looking for ways to streamline our business processes."
Word Game Points
Is PROCESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, processes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROCESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PROCESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, processes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROCESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PROCESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, processes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROCESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.