process — a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːses/
Example Sentences
- My mom's process for making kimchi involves 47 secret steps.
- The application process for this university is quite competitive.
- It takes time to process all this new information.
process
NOUN[/ˈprɑːses/]
a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end
He trusted the process — even when the results were nowhere in sight.
A PRO never skips the proCESS — every step earns the next.
ThroughTrust the process — celebrate the progress — and avoid the excess. the process, express your success!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'processus', the past participle of 'procedere' meaning 'to go forward' or 'to proceed'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe a series of steps or actions.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + cedere (to go/yield) + -us (Latin noun ending) = processus, which became 'process' in English, literally meaning 'a going forward'
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📝Examples
“My mom's process for making kimchi involves 47 secret steps.”
“The application process for this university is quite competitive.”
“It takes time to process all this new information.”
“His brain needs five minutes to process simple math problems.”
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