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Definition of process
(Entry 1 of 4)
b : something going on : proceeding
2a(1) : a natural phenomenon marked by gradual changes that lead toward a particular result
the process of growth
(2) : a continuing natural or biological activity or function
such life processes as breathing
b : a series of actions or operations conducing to an end especially : a continuous operation or treatment especially in manufacture
3a : the whole course of proceedings in a legal action
b : the summons, mandate, or writ used by a court to compel the appearance of the defendant in a legal action or compliance with its orders
4 : a prominent or projecting part of an organism or organic structure
a bone process a nerve cell process
5 : conk entry 6
process
verb (1)processed; processing; processes
Definition of process (Entry 2 of 4)
b(1) : to take out a summons against
(2) : to serve a summons on
2a : to subject to a special process or treatment (as in the course of manufacture or film development)
b(1) : to subject to or handle through an established usually routine set of procedures process insurance claims
(2) : to integrate sensory information received so that an action or response is generated
the brain processes visual images relayed from the retina
(3) : to subject to examination or analysis
computers process data
c : to work (hair) into a conk
process
adjectiveDefinition of process (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : treated or made by a special process especially when involving synthesis or artificial modification
2 : made by or used in a mechanical or photomechanical duplicating process
3 : of or involving illusory effects usually introduced during processing of the film
process
verb (2)processed; processing; processes
Definition of process (Entry 4 of 4)
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The first known use of process was in the 14th century
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