Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of process
"The factory relies on dozens of different processes to turn raw materials into finished goods."
In plain English: Processes are the series of steps you take to get something done.
"The factory relies on several complex processes to turn raw materials into finished goods."
Usage: Use processes to refer to multiple distinct series of actions or events that result in something being done. This word functions as a plural noun when describing several separate workflows or natural developments occurring simultaneously.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of process
"The software processes thousands of transactions every minute to keep your account secure."
In plain English: To process something means to take it in and figure out what to do with it.
"The factory processes thousands of tons of raw materials every day."
Usage: Use processes to describe when something undergoes a series of steps or transformations, such as data processing or food preparation. Do not confuse it with the noun form, which refers to the steps themselves, or use it incorrectly as a synonym for "processes" in other grammatical contexts.
Derived from Latin processus, meaning an advance, going forward, or issue. It originally referred to the act of moving out or forth before evolving into its current plural form denoting methods or procedures.