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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That way, the consumer-products giant can train them in its culture and processes and maintain a pipeline of internal talent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Future work will examine how varying rotation patterns influence mixing efficiency and whether similar processes occur in other stages of stellar evolution.

From Science Daily

The complaint by FSE and Euroconsumers to the European Commission says Fifa has taken advantage of its position "to impose excessive ticket prices and opaque and unfair purchasing conditions and processes on European fans".

From BBC

This finding emphasizes how important dynamic processes are when studying soft materials.

From Science Daily

These patterns are shaped by several processes, including when and where stars formed and exploded as supernovae, how gas moved into or out of the galaxy, and interactions with other galaxies in the past.

From Science Daily