Process (Verb)
Meaning 1
Perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information; "The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
March in a procession; "They processed into the dining room".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Deliver a warrant or summons to someone; "He was processed by the sheriff".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Deal with in a routine way; "I'll handle that one"; "process a loan"; "process the applicants".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; "process cheese"; "process hair"; "treat the water so it can be drunk"; "treat the lawn with chemicals"; "treat an oil spill".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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- Fume
- Fluoridise
- Vulcanise
- Ray
- Sulfur
- Aerate
- Nitrogenize
- Oxygenise
- Nitrogenise
- Iodise
- Brominate
- Agenise
- Fluoridize
- Mercerise
- Bituminise
- Oxygenize
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Meaning 6
Shape, form, or improve a material; "work stone into tools"; "process iron"; "work the metal".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 7
Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.