process
n. countablen. a series of actions or steps you take to achieve a specific goal. It can also describe a natural series of changes that happen over time, like growing up.
n. a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end. The term also describes a continuous, naturally occurring series of changes, such as biological growth or chemical reactions.
Learning a new language is a slow process.
The company is changing its hiring process to ensure all candidates get a fair interview.
Although the initial design phase was chaotic, the creative process eventually yielded a brilliant architectural blueprint that satisfied both the clients and the city planners.
From Middle English proces, from Old French procés (“journey”), from Latin prōcessus (“course, progression”), nominalization of prōcēdō (“proceed, advance”).
Back-formation from procession.
Often followed by 'of' and a gerund to specify the action being undertaken.