to process
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Definition & Meaning of "process"in English

to process
01

to treat or handle something in a specific way to get it ready for a particular purpose, improve its condition, or fix any issues 

Transitive: to process material
to process definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
process
3rd person singular
processes
Present participle
processing
Past simple
processed
Past participle
processed
Examples
The raw materials are processed to create the final product in manufacturing. 
02

to handle and work with data by operating on them in a computer 

Transitive: to process data
to process definition and meaning
Examples
The computer program processed the input data, performing calculations and generating the desired output. 
03

to handle someone or something according to an established official procedure 

Transitive: to process sb/sth
Examples
The police officer processed the suspect by taking their fingerprints, gathering evidence, and initiating the booking procedure. 
04

to notify someone of a legal action or obligation by presenting them with a summons or warrant 

Transitive: to process a legal document
Examples
The court-appointed officer processed the eviction notice, personally serving it to the tenant at their residence. 
05

to move in a coordinated manner, typically with a rhythmic and synchronized step 

Intransitive: to process somewhere
Examples
The soldiers processed through the parade ground with precision, showcasing their disciplined marching skills. 
06

to initiate and carry out legal proceedings against an individual or entity 

Transitive: to process a crime
Examples
The authorities processed the fraudulent activity, investigating the evidence and building a strong case for prosecution. 
07

to think about or understand information carefully and in steps 

Examples
It took him a while to process the instructions. 
Process
01

a continuous or sustained event marked by a sequence of changes or stages 

process definition and meaning
Examples
The healing process takes time. 
02

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
processes
Examples
The manufacturing process involves several stages of production. 
03

a mental operation or set of cognitive activities that manipulates, organizes, or interprets information 

Examples
Problem-solving is a complex cognitive process. 
04

a natural extension or projection from a part of an animal or plant organism 

Examples
The spinal process provides attachment for muscles. 
05

a mental operation that occurs without direct awareness or conscious control 

Examples
Dreams reflect ongoing unconscious processes. 
06

a formal written order issued by a legal authority, usually requiring a person's appearance in court 

Examples
The lawyer served the defendant with a process. 
07

the occurrence of a program that is being run by an operating system 

Examples
The operating system efficiently manages multiple processes simultaneously, ensuring each one operates independently without interference. 
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