Processes Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms processes American [pros-es-iz, ‑uh-siz, ‑uh-seez, proh-ses-iz, proh-suh-seez] / ˈprɒs ɛs ɪz, ‑ə sɪz, ‑əˌsiz, ˈproʊ sɛs ɪz, ˈproʊ sə siz /

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1. the plural of process.

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It plays roles in regulating the immune system, metabolism, and reproductive processes.

From Science Daily

By doing this, researchers hope to identify the processes that allow the Martian atmosphere to slowly leak into space.

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These discoveries provide additional hints about the processes that formed the unusual terrain.

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"The more we learn about the hidden processes inside the ice, the better prepared we'll be for the changes coming to coastlines around the world."

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Natural England only considers wild releases where beavers can support clear positive outcomes - restoring natural processes, contributing to flood management, improving water quality or strengthening genetic diversity.

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Related Words

• action
• case
• course
• development
• growth
• means
• measure
• mechanism
• movement
• operation
• practice
• procedure
• proceeding
• progress
• rule
• step
• system
• technique
• trial
• way

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