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process

[pros-es, proh-ses] / ˈprɒs ɛs, ˈproʊ sɛs /




Usage

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A process is a series of progressive and interdependent steps by which an end is attained: a chemical process. Procedure usually implies a formal or set order of doing a thing, a method of conducting affairs: parliamentary procedure. Proceeding (usually plural) applies to what goes on or takes place on a given occasion or to the records of the occasion: proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences.


Example Sentences

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Several competing processes of sound-on-film fought for dominance until Western Electric created the industry standard by recording picture and sound separately then marrying them onto a single print.

From The Wall Street Journal

This process is largely tied to human activity, such as gardening and plant trade.

From Science Daily

They are used to forecast weather, analyze how materials respond to stress, and model complex physical processes.

From Science Daily

After searching the home last week, FBI technicians have been processing evidence from in and around it.

From Los Angeles Times

But critics of the BNG principle have complained that the policy can increase costs and cause delays in the planning process, particularly for smaller developers, making some projects unviable.

From BBC