Process

Pronunciation
/PRO-cess/
Category
Methodology
Singular
Process
Plural
Processes

Definition

A series of steps or operations used to achieve a specific outcome, particularly in insect rearing and genetic engineering.

Etymology

From Latin 'pro', meaning 'before', and 'cessus', meaning 'going'.

Example

The process for rearing sterile medflies involves multiple stages, including egg collection, larval development, and adult emergence.

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