processes

[pros-es-iz, ‑uh-siz, ‑uh-seez, proh-ses-iz, proh-suh-seez] / ˈprɒs ɛs ɪz, ‑ə sɪz, ‑əˌsiz, ˈproʊ sɛs ɪz, ˈproʊ sə siz /

NOUN

method; series of actions to achieve result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action case course development growth means measure mechanism movement operation practice procedure proceeding progress rule step system technique trial way

STRONG

advance channels evolution fashion formation manner mode outgrowth performance progression routine stage suit transaction unfolding wise working

WEAK

course of action modus operandi red tape

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation decline decrease idleness ignorance inaction inactivity stoppage

STRONG

failure halt

VERB

subject to series of actions to achieve result

Synonyms

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alter convert deal with dispose of handle prepare refine transform treat

STRONG

concoct fulfill

WEAK

make ready take care of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue hold ignore keep neglect preserve remain retain

WEAK

forget

Example Sentences

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“This quarter marks the start of deep transformations in our business, our internal processes and our organization,” Co-CEO Lei Chen said.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"This will then enable us to develop and put forward a formal business case in relation to remediation works as per required processes."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“We will take this as a lesson to further standardize our business processes, as well as optimize and upgrade our operations,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

This research instead looked at the problem on a global scale while also exploring processes happening deep beneath Earth's surface.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

"I've been thinking," he said, "about a clock. We could make a sundial We could put a stick in the sand, and then-" The effort to express the mathematical processes involved was too great.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding