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(noun) physical process
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
events now in process; the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls
(noun) procedure
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
the procedure of obtaining a driver's license; it was a process of trial and error
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
a bony process
(noun) cognitive operation, cognitive process, operation, mental process
(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
the process of thinking; the cognitive operation of remembering
(noun) unconscious process
a mental process that you are not directly aware of
the process of denial
(noun) summons
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
(verb) treat
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
process cheese; process hair; treat the water so it can be drunk; treat the lawn with chemicals; treat an oil spill
deliver a warrant or summons to someone
He was processed by the sheriff
shape, form, or improve a material
work stone into tools; process iron; work the metal
(verb) march
march in a procession
They processed into the dining room
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
He was warned that the district attorney would process him; She actioned the company for discrimination