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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In the months since Justin Welby's resignation, the Church has been struggling to reform the way it deals with abuse, but the record has been patchy - partly because of the C of E's decision-making processes.

From BBC

Instead, it works as a multi-layered system where continuous processes influence discrete events, and discrete events reshape the continuous background, over and over, in an ongoing feedback loop.

From Science Daily

When NAD+ drops too low, cells lose the ability to carry out essential processes needed for normal function and survival.

From Science Daily

"The examination and evaluation processes of these devices have been initiated," he said.

From Barron's

If similar processes occur in humans, and given growing evidence that the gut microbiome plays an important role in health, genetic influences on human health may be underestimated in large population studies.

From Science Daily