process

(noun) a particular course of action intended to achieve a result. Synonyms: procedure. Examples: "The procedure of obtaining a driver's license." "It was a process of trial and error."

(noun) (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents. Synonyms: cognitive process, mental process, operation, cognitive operation. Examples: "The process of thinking." "The cognitive operation of remembering."

(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. Synonyms: summons.

(noun) a mental process that you are not directly aware of. Synonyms: unconscious process. Examples: "The process of denial."

(noun) a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant. Synonyms: outgrowth, appendage. Examples: "A bony process."

(noun) a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states. Synonyms: physical process. Examples: "Events now in process." "The process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls."

(verb) subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition. Synonyms: treat. Examples: "Process cheese." "Process hair." "Treat the water so it can be drunk." "Treat the lawn with chemicals" ." "Treat an oil spill."

(verb) deal with in a routine way. Examples: "I'll handle that one." "Process a loan." "Process the applicants."

(verb) perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information. Examples: "The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech."

(verb) institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against. Synonyms: action, sue, litigate. Examples: "He was warned that the district attorney would process him." "She actioned the company for discrimination."

(verb) march in a procession. Synonyms: march. Examples: "They processed into the dining room."

(verb) shape, form, or improve a material. Synonyms: work, work on. Examples: "Work stone into tools." "Process iron." "Work the metal."

(verb) deliver a warrant or summons to someone. Synonyms: serve, swear out. Examples: "He was processed by the sheriff."