Subprocess

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A process that is part of a larger overall process.

    "Holonym: process"

Verb
  1. 1
    To process as part of a larger overall process. transitive

Example

More examples

"Understanding social differentiation and inequality as a single dynamic composed of multiple subprocesses."

Etymology

From sub- + process.

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