English · Word Candidate

process

/ˈpɹəʊ.sɛs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: processes · processing · processed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A series of events leading to a result or product.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loạt sự kiện dẫn đến kết quả hoặc sản phẩm

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Noun

Examples

This product of last month's quality standards committee is quite good, even though the process was flawed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The set of procedures used in the manufacture of a product, especially in the food and chemical industries.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tập hợp các thủ tục sử dụng trong sản xuất sản phẩm

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Noun

Examples

1960, Mack Tyner, Process Engineering Calculations: Material and Energy Balances – Ordinarily a process plant will use a steam boiler to supply its process heat requirements and to drive a steam-turbine generator.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To perform a particular process on a thing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thực hiện một quá trình cụ thể trên một thứ

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Verb

Examples

Processing the harvested cocoons begins with grading and then boiling them in soapy water to soften the sericin that binds the fibers together.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lấy, lưu, phân loại, xử lý, truyền 等 (dữ liệu, tín hiệu, etc.)

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Verb

Examples

We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “process” mean?

A series of events leading to a result or product.

Is “process” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.