process 1
Pronunciation: /ˈprəʊsɛs/
noun
1 A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end: military operations could jeopardize the peace process
1.1 A natural series of changes: the ageing process
1.2 A systematic series of mechanized or chemical operations that are performed in order to produce something: the manufacturing process is relatively simple
1.3 Computing An instance of a program being executed in a multitasking operating system, typically running in an environment that protects it from other processes.
1.4 [as modifier] Printing Relating to or denoting printing using ink in three colours (cyan, magenta, and yellow) and black to produce a complete range of colour: process inks
2 Law A summons or writ requiring a person to appear in court.
3 Biology & Anatomy A natural appendage or outgrowth on or in an organism, such as a protuberance on a bone.
verb
[with object]
1 Perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on (something) in order to change or preserve it: the salmon is quickly processed after harvest to preserve the flavour
1.1 Deal with (someone or something) using an official procedure: the immigration authorities who processed him
1.2 Computing Operate on (data) by means of a program.
Origin
Middle English: from Old French proces, from Latin processus 'progression, course', from the verb procedere (see proceed). Current senses of the verb date from the late 19th century.
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processed in the past. There might almost be a protest about using this day's word. It has appeared 52 times in posts, though never before possessed the prominence of a WotD.
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