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