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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Although scientists understood the broad idea behind stratospheric cooling, many of the detailed processes remained unresolved.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The main source of pollution in the UK is local emissions, such as road traffic, industrial processes, heating and agriculture.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Carvana processes a million cars a year versus a used car dealership that may have 200 on the lot.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Researchers also warn that the chemicals could influence climate and atmospheric processes.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

But there was no attempt to explain the physical processes that kept everything moving in this way, nor to explain the nature of the crystal spheres.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin