process
UK: ˈprəʊses | US: ˈprɑːses
n. a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end
n. a natural series of changes (e.g., biological/chemical processes)
vt. to perform operations on something (e.g., data, raw materials)
Derived from Latin processus ("advance, progress"), the word originally described forward movement or progression. Over time, it evolved to denote systematic procedures (e.g., legal or industrial processes) by metaphorically extending the idea of "moving forward step-by-step." The root cedere also appears in cede, recess, and exceed.
The manufacturing process ensures product quality.
Learning a language is a gradual process.
Computers process vast amounts of data quickly.
Photosynthesis is a vital biological process.
The application is still in the approval process.