Read the dictionary definition of process. All definitions for this word.
1. a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
1. events now in process
2. the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls
2. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
1. the procedure of obtaining a driver's license
2. it was a process of trial and error
3. a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
1. a bony process
4. (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
1. the process of thinking
2. the cognitive operation of remembering
5. a mental process that you are not directly aware of
1. the process of denial
6. 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. subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
1. process cheese
2. process hair
3. treat the water so it can be drunk
4. treat the lawn with chemicals
5. treat an oil spill
8. perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
1. The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech
9. deliver a warrant or summons to someone
1. He was processed by the sheriff
10. shape, form, or improve a material
1. work stone into tools
2. process iron
3. work the metal
11. march in a procession
1. They processed into the dining room
12. deal with in a routine way
1. I'll handle that one
2. process a loan
3. process the applicants
13. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
1. He was warned that the district attorney would process him
2. She actioned the company for discrimination
