12+ Synonyms for Process & Similar Words

Definition of process

noun
  1. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
  2. (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking"; "the cognitive operation of remembering"
  3. 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

12 synonyms found

Writing tips for "process"

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"Process" in song lyrics

See how process is used in real songs:

  • "Mandelbrot sets, we spot the process"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Virtuoso — Headswell
  • "So I can speed up the process"
    Above The Law f/ MC Ren — Process of Elimination (Untouchakickamurdaqtion)
  • "The joy-of-life logic don't employ the spite process"
    Aesop Rock — Flashflood

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