process
$ \mathrm{process}^1 |ˈpräˌses, ˈprōˌses|
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noun
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.
PHRASES
be in the process of doing something
be continuing with an action already started:
e.g. a hurricane that was in the process of devastating South Carolina.
in the process
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.
in process of time
as time goes on:
e.g. daughters and sons may find themselves, in process of time, caring for their elderly parents.
DERIVATIVES
processable adjective
ORIGIN
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.
ORIGIN
early 19th century: back-formation from procession.