process vs loop

loop vs process

process and loop both are nouns.

process and loop both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
process	Yes	No	Yes	No
loop	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, loop is a hyponym of process; that is, loop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than process:

process: a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
loop: (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated

Other hyponyms of process include phenomenon, chelation, dealignment, decrease, decrement, degeneration, devolution, development, evolution, economic process, encapsulation, execution, instruction execution, human process, growth, increase, increment, industrial process, irreversible process, iteration, looping, iteration, action, activity, natural action, natural process, functioning, operation, performance, biological process, organic process, photography, processing, reversible process, sensitisation, sensitization, defining, shaping, variation, constant-volume process, isochoric process, isometric process, isovolumetric process, polytropic process.

process (noun)	loop (noun)
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states	a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result	an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant	fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents	a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
a mental process that you are not directly aware of	the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component
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	the basic pattern of the human fingerprint
	a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied
	an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)
	(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
	anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

process (verb)	loop (verb)
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition	wind around something in coils or loops
perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information	fasten or join with a loop
deliver a warrant or summons to someone	make a loop in
shape, form, or improve a material	fly loops, perform a loop
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against	move in loops
deal with in a routine way
march in a procession

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