Process vs. Mechanism
Difference Between Process and Mechanism
Processnoun
A series of events which produce a result, especially as contrasted to product.
This product of last month's quality standards committee is quite good, even though the process was flawed.Mechanismnoun
or machinery}} Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
Processnoun
(manufacturing) A set of procedures used to produce a product, most commonly in the food and chemical industries.
Mechanismnoun
A group of entities, such as objects, that interact together.
Processnoun
A path of succession of states through which a system passes.
Mechanismnoun
A mental, physical, or chemical process.
Processnoun
(anatomy) Successive physiological responses to keep or restore health.
Mechanismnoun
(philosophy) The theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.
Processnoun
(legal) Documents issued by a court in the course of a lawsuit or action at law, such as a summons, mandate, or writ.
Mechanismnoun
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction;
he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactionsProcessnoun
(biology) An outgrowth of tissue or cell.
Mechanismnoun
the technical aspects of doing something;
a mechanism of social controlmechanisms of communicationthe mechanics of prose styleProcessnoun
(anatomy) A structure that arises above a surface.
Mechanismnoun
a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function;
the mechanism of the earthe mechanism of infectionProcessnoun
(computing) A task or program that is or was executing.
Mechanismnoun
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
Processverb
(transitive) to perform a particular process on a thing
Mechanismnoun
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
Processverb
(transitive) to retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.
We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions.Processverb
(transitive) to think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.
Processverb
To walk in a procession.
Processnoun
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result;
the procedure of obtaining a driver's licenseit was a process of trial and errorProcessnoun
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states;
events now in processthe process of calcification begins later for boys than for girlsProcessnoun
(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents;
the process of thinkingthe cognitive operation of rememberingProcessnoun
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
Processnoun
a mental process that you are not directly aware of;
the process of denialProcessnoun
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant;
a bony processProcessverb
deal with in a routine way;
I'll handle that oneprocess a loanprocess the applicantsProcessverb
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition;
process cheeseprocess hairtreat the water so it can be drunktreat the lawn with chemicalstreat an oil spillProcessverb
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 speechProcessverb
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against;
He was warned that the district attorney would process himShe actioned the company for discriminationProcessverb
shape, form, or improve a material;
work stone into toolsprocess ironwork the metalProcessverb
deliver a warrant or summons to someone;
He was processed by the sheriffProcessverb
march in a procession;
They processed into the dining room
