process

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  2. noun (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
  3. noun 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

Etymology

From Middle English proces, from Old French procés (“journey”), from Latin prōcessus (“course, progression”), nominalization of prōcēdō (“proceed, advance”).

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Synonyms

procedure

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