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processes

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɹɑsɛsəz// pro·cess·es

n. a series of actions or steps you take to achieve a specific result. It is the way something is done or made.

n. a series of systematic actions or operations directed toward a particular end. Often used to describe industrial, biological, or administrative procedures.


SIMPLE

The factory uses several processes to make the cars.

CONTEXTUAL

The hiring manager explained the different processes involved in selecting a new candidate for the role.

COMPLEX

Understanding the chemical processes that occur during fermentation is essential for maintaining consistency in large-scale food production.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural to describe a complex system; often paired with 'of' to specify the goal.

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