Processes: meaning, definitions and examples

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processes

 

[ ˈprɑˌsɛsɪz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

business

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Synonyms

methods, operations, procedures

Examples of usage

  • Efficient processes are crucial for the success of any business.
  • Automating certain processes can help increase productivity.
  • Streamlining processes can lead to cost savings.
Context #2 | Verb

science

Perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on something in order to change or preserve it.

Synonyms

prepare, transform, treat

Examples of usage

  • The food is processed to make it suitable for long-term storage.
  • The data needs to be processed before it can be analyzed.

Translations

Translations of the word "processes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 processos

🇮🇳 प्रक्रियाएँ

🇩🇪 Prozesse

🇮🇩 proses

🇺🇦 процеси

🇵🇱 procesy

🇯🇵 プロセス

🇫🇷 processus

🇪🇸 procesos

🇹🇷 süreçler

🇰🇷 프로세스

🇸🇦 عمليات

🇨🇿 procesy

🇸🇰 procesy

🇨🇳 过程

🇸🇮 procesi

🇮🇸 ferli

🇰🇿 процестер

🇬🇪 პროცესები

🇦🇿 proseslər

🇲🇽 procesos

Word origin

The word 'processes' originated from the Latin word 'processus', which means 'a going forward' or 'a progress'. The concept of processes has been integral to human activities since ancient times, evolving with technological advancements and industrialization. In modern usage, processes play a critical role in various fields such as business, science, and technology.

See also: bioprocessing, preprocessor, process, processable, processed, processing, procession, processional, processor, reprocess, reprocessing, unprocessed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,009, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.