[*** \mathrm{process}^1] |ˈpräˌses, ˈprōˌses|

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1. a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end:

(事のなされる)過程, (事の)進行, (時の)経過

e.g. military operations could jeopardize the peace process.

a natural or involuntary series of changes:

e.g. the aging process.

a systematic series of mechanized or chemical operations that are performed in order to produce or manufacture something:

(一連の)方法, 手順, 工程, (多くの工程を経る)製法

e.g. the modern block printer needs to accommodate all the traditional factory processes in one shop.

Computing a series of interdependent operations carried out by computer.

as modifier Printing relating to or denoting printing using ink in three colors (cyan, magenta, and yellow) and black to produce a complete range of color:

e.g. process inks.

2. Law a summons or writ requiring a person to appear in court.

〘法〙 訴訟手続き; (被告の)召喚状(summons)

3. Biology & Anatomy a natural appendage or outgrowth on or in an organism, such as a protuberance on a bone.

(生物学的･化学的)作用

verb with object

perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on (something) in order to change or preserve it:

〈原料･食材〉を加工処理する, 加工貯蔵する, 〈化学物質･核燃料など〉を処理する

e.g. the various stages in processing the wool.

deal with (someone) using an official and established procedure:

〈情報･文書･取引など〉を処理する, 手続きをする; 処置する

e.g. the immigration authorities who processed him.

Computing operate on (computer data) by means of a program.

another term for conk3.

be continuing with an action already started:

e.g. a hurricane that was in the process of devastating South Carolina.

as an unintended part of a course of action:

e.g. she would make him pay for this, even if she killed herself in the process.

as time goes on:

e.g. daughters and sons may find themselves, in process of time, caring for their elderly parents.

processable adjective

Middle English: from Old French proces, from Latin processus ‘progression, course’, from the verb procedere (see proceed). Current senses of the verb date from the late 19th century.

[*** \mathrm{process}^2] |prəˈses|

verb no object, with adverbial of direction

walk or march in procession:

｟かたく｠ (ゆっくりと)列をなして歩く, 行進する

e.g. they processed down the aisle.

early 19th century: back-formation from procession.