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What is another word for Process? – 249 Process Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    procedure method system technique operation course protocol routine practice function treatment manipulation handling management direction guidance supervision regulation control mechanism approach mode manner way pattern sequence series progression development evolution transformation conversion change transition flow stream current trend procedure methodology modus operandi MO line of action course of action strategy tactic policy program regimen scheme plan blueprint model framework setup arrangement organization administration conduct behavior performance action activity task undertaking endeavor enterprise project pursuit effort exertion exercise endeavor implementation execution carrying out fulfillment discharge observance adherence compliance conformance

    Meaning of Process

    The primary meaning of the word "process" is a series of actions or operations taken to achieve an end.

    Definitions

    • A series of actions or operations taken to achieve an end, such as a physical or chemical change, a industrial or commercial activity, or a mental or emotional experience
    • A particular course of action intended to achieve a result, such as a procedure, method, or system
    • A natural or manufactured series of changes, such as a physical or chemical transformation, a growth or development, or a transition from one stage to another

    Etymology of Process

    The word "process" comes from the Latin word "processus", which is the past participle of "procedere", meaning "to go forward" or "to advance"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe a formal or ceremonial procession, and later to describe a series of actions or operations taken to achieve an end

    Example Uses

    • The company is going through a process of restructuring to reduce costs and improve efficiency
    • The new employee will undergo a training process to learn the skills and procedures required for the job
    • The data will be put through a process of analysis to identify trends and patterns
    • The artist uses a unique process to create her paintings, involving multiple layers and textures
    • The country is going through a process of transition to a more democratic government

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stop halt end termination cessation discontinuation interruption suspension delay postponement cancellation abandonment rejection refusal denial prohibition inhibition restraint restriction limitation confinement isolation stagnation inactivity inertness dormancy inaction idleness lethargy apathy indifference stagnation regression decline deterioration reversal reaction opposition resistance counteraction neutralization negation

    Related Nouns

    system method procedure technique operation function treatment management direction guidance regulation control mechanism approach mode manner way pattern sequence series progression development evolution transformation conversion change transition flow stream current trend protocol routine practice policy program regimen scheme plan blueprint model framework setup arrangement organization administration

    Related Verbs

    manage direct guide regulate control operate function treat handle manipulate carry conduct perform execute implement fulfill discharge observe adhere comply conform transform convert change transition flow stream progress develop evolve grow improve enhance optimize refine perfect

    Related Adjectives

    systematic methodical procedural technical operational functional managerial directional regulatory controlling mechanical approachable modal mannered wayward patterned sequential serial progressive developmental evolutionary transformative convertible changing transitional flowing streaming current trendy protocol routine practical policy programmatic regimental schematic planned modeled framework setup arranged organized administrative