Main entry: physical process, process
Definition: a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
Usage: events now in process; the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls
Main entry: procedure, process
Definition: a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
Usage: the procedure of obtaining a driver's license; it was a process of trial and error
Main entry: process, appendage, outgrowth
Definition: a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
Usage: a bony process
Main entry: cognitive operation, cognitive process, operation, mental process, process
Definition: (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
Usage: the process of thinking; the cognitive operation of remembering
Main entry: process, unconscious process
Definition: a mental process that you are not directly aware of
Usage: the process of denial
Definition: 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
Definition: subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Usage: process cheese; process hair; treat the water so it can be drunk; treat the lawn with chemicals; treat an oil spill
Main entry: process
Definition: perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
Usage: The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech
Main entry: process, serve, swear out
Definition: deliver a warrant or summons to someone
Usage: He was processed by the sheriff
Main entry: process, work, work on
Definition: shape, form, or improve a material
Usage: work stone into tools; process iron; work the metal
Definition: march in a procession
Usage: They processed into the dining room
Main entry: process
Definition: deal with in a routine way
Usage: I'll handle that one; process a loan; process the applicants
Main entry: process, action, litigate, sue
Definition: institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Usage: He was warned that the district attorney would process him; She actioned the company for discrimination