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PROCESSES

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There are 13 meanings of the word Processes.

How to pronounce processes:

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Processes - as a noun

(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 processoperation11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognition12knowledge18noesis6
Hyponyms (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)
summons11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judicial writwrit7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mental process that you are not directly aware of

Example: "The process of denial"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unconscious process
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognition12knowledge18noesis6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Processes - as a verb

March in a procession

Example: "They processed into the dining room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
march12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
walk11
Hyponyms (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)
action8litigate9sue3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
challenge15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shape, form, or improve a material

Example: "Work stone into tools"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
work11work on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transform14transmute11transubstantiate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deliver a warrant or summons to someone

Example: "He was processed by the sheriff"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serve8swear out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deliver11
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is PROCESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, processes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
PROCESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PROCESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, processes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROCESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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