(n)procedure, processa particular course of action intended to achieve a result“the procedure of obtaining a driver's license”, “it was a process of trial and error”
(n)summons, processa 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
(n)process, physical processa sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states“events now in process”, “the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls”
(v)process1, treatsubject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition“process cheese”, “process hair”, “treat the water so it can be drunk”, “treat the lawn with chemicals”, “treat an oil spill”
(v)process1perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information“The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech”
(v)action, sue, litigate, process1institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against“He was warned that the district attorney would process him”, “She actioned the company for discrimination”
