A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end. The process of making bread involves mixing ingredients, kneading the dough, and baking it in the oven.
A natural or involuntary series of changes or functions that occur in living organisms. Photosynthesis is a process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
A summons or writ requiring a person to appear in court. The defendant received a legal process to appear in court next month.
A projection or outgrowth of tissue from a larger body, often used in anatomy. The xiphoid process is a small cartilaginous extension of the lower part of the sternum.
(Computing) An instance of a program that is being executed by a computer, having one or more threads of execution. The operating system can run multiple processes simultaneously.
To perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on something in order to change or preserve it. The factory processes raw materials into finished goods.
To deal with someone or something according to an established procedure. The clerk processed the customer's application for a loan.
To analyze and interpret data or information. The computer processes data at incredible speeds.
To walk or move in a formal or ceremonial manner. The graduates processed into the auditorium for the commencement ceremony.