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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"We're interested in the processes that shape their evolution over millions of years and this allows us to think about what the surface expression of an ocean world would be."

From Science Daily

Past FBI directors have shown a near-reverence for the bureau’s processes and traditions.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Understanding these processes is essential to separating science from speculation," the researcher concludes.

From Science Daily

It also underscores the importance of precisely timed changes in the material properties of the cytoplasm in controlling cellular processes.

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After caffeine is introduced, researchers have a limited window of a few hours, or the metabolization time of caffeine, to guide gene editing or related physiological processes.

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