process Meaning and Definition

1. n. a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

2. n. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

3. n. a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant

4. n. (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents

5. n. a mental process that you are not directly aware of

6. n. 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

7. v. subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

8. v. perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information

9. v. deliver a warrant or summons to someone

10. v. shape, form, or improve a material

11. v. march in a procession

12. v. deal with in a routine way

13. v. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against