1. processing - noun
· preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure; "the processing of newly arrived immigrants"; "the processing of ore to obtain minerals"
Hypernym(s): process, physical_process
2. process - verb
· subject 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"
Synonym(s): treat
Hypernym(s): affect, impact, bear_upon, bear_on, touch_on, touch
3. process - verb
· deal with in a routine way; "I'll handle that one"; "process a loan"; "process the applicants"
Hypernym(s): manage, deal, care, handle
4. process - verb
· perform 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"
Hypernym(s): calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work_out, reckon, figure
5. process - verb
· institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination"
Synonym(s): action, sue, litigate
Hypernym(s): challenge
6. process - verb
· march in a procession; "They processed into the dining room"
Synonym(s): march
Hypernym(s): walk
7. process - verb
· shape, form, or improve a material; "work stone into tools"; "process iron"; "work the metal"
Hypernym(s): transform, transmute, transubstantiate
8. process - verb
· deliver a warrant or summons to someone; "He was processed by the sheriff"
Hypernym(s): deliver
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