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

STRONGEST

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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"Tim Goudge and his team continue to be leaders in the field, making groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of Mars' planetary surface and hydrologic processes," he said.

From Science Daily

The company behind the experience, Neon, said it wanted to "sincerely apologise to anyone whose visit was impacted" and was "reviewing our processes to ensure this does not happen again".

From BBC

Responding to a post on social media about Chinese government restrictions on silver exports, Tesla boss Elon Musk said: "This is not good. Silver is needed in many industrial processes."

From BBC

This Idaho murder case lingers because of what it revealed about the fragility of safety, how unsettling silence can be, the complexity of justice and how my generation processes tragedy in real time.

From The Wall Street Journal

With this discovery, Milos stands out as one of the most important natural sites in the Mediterranean for exploring how tectonics, volcanism, and hydrothermal processes interact beneath the sea.

From Science Daily