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PROCESS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Process.

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Process - as a noun

(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents

Example: "The process of thinking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cognitive operationcognitive processmental processoperation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitionknowledgenoesis
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
summons
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judicial writwrit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mental process that you are not directly aware of

Example: "The process of denial"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unconscious process
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitionknowledgenoesis
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Process - as a verb

March in a procession

Example: "They processed into the dining room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
march
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
walk
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deal with in a routine way

Example: "Process a loan"

Perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information

Example: "The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech"

Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

Example: "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actionlitigatesue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
challenge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shape, form, or improve a material

Example: "Work stone into tools"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
workwork on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transformtransmutetransubstantiate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deliver a warrant or summons to someone

Example: "He was processed by the sheriff"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serveswear out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deliver
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Baking a cake requires a step-by-step process."
"The manufacturing process requires attention to detail."
"The hiring process involves multiple interviews."
"The voting process is an essential part of democracy."
"In order to apply for a visa, you must go through a lengthy process."
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Word Game Points

Is PROCESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, process is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROCESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROCESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, process is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROCESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PROCESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, process is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROCESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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