process

A series of actions, steps, or operations performed in order to achieve a particular end or to convert something from one state to another. It can also refer to a continuous natural or involuntary operation or development over time. The English term process is broad and encompasses various stages, procedures, and transformations, making it sometimes difficult to capture with a single equivalent word in other languages, as it can refer to a procedure, a method, or even a conceptual development.

• The manufacturing process of steel is complex and involves many stages. — The sequence of steps involved in making steel.
• Learning a new language is a long and continuous process. — It takes time and many stages to learn a new language.
• She is currently in the process of writing her first novel. — She is currently engaged in the activity of writing her novel.

To perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on something in order to change or preserve it. It can also mean to deal with something systematically or to handle information, applications, or data.

• The company needs to process all new applications by Friday. — They need to handle and deal with the applications.
• Your order will be processed within 24 hours before shipment. — Your order will be dealt with and prepared.
• Our brains are incredibly efficient at processing visual information. — Our brains analyze and understand visual information rapidly.