Definitions

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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Police and prosecutors raided the headquarters of the National Office of Electoral Processes in an effort to find out who was to blame.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Annualized returns on Harvard’s investments have lagged behind some peers over the past decade, with an 8.2% return ranking ninth out of 10 Ivies and other top schools in a comparison by Markov Processes International.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Processes to appoint commission members and write bylaws started this fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

"Processes have been put in place to prevent a similar issue happening again."

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

It is a common consequence, written about in the medical literature under such titles as “Cognitive Effects of Childhood Leukemia Therapy” and “Disruption of Learning Processes by Chemotherapeutic Agents.”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove