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1. transverse_process
noun. one of two processes that extend from each vertebra and provide the point of articulation for the ribs.
2. transverse
adjective. ['trænzˈvɝːs'] extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.
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3. process
noun. ['ˈprɑːˌsɛs, ˈprɔˌsɛs'] a particular course of action intended to achieve a result.
Etymology
- process (English)
- procés (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- processus (Latin)
4. process
noun. ['ˈprɑːˌsɛs, ˈprɔˌsɛs'] (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents.
Etymology
- process (English)
- procés (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- processus (Latin)
5. process
verb. ['ˈprɑːˌsɛs, ˈprɔˌsɛs'] subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition.
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Etymology
- process (English)
- procés (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- processus (Latin)
6. process
verb. ['ˈprɑːˌsɛs, ˈprɔˌsɛs'] deal with in a routine way.
Etymology
- process (English)
- procés (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- processus (Latin)
7. process
verb. ['ˈprɑːˌsɛs, ˈprɔˌsɛs'] perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information.
Etymology
- process (English)
- procés (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- processus (Latin)
8. process
noun. ['ˈprɑːˌsɛs, ˈprɔˌsɛs'] a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states.
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Etymology
- process (English)
- procés (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- processus (Latin)
9. process
noun. ['ˈprɑːˌsɛs, ˈprɔˌsɛs'] 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
- process (English)
- procés (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- processus (Latin)