subprocess

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ process.

Noun

subprocess (plural subprocesses)

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

   Holonym: process

   Coordinate terms: subproject, subroutine, subtask

   • 2006, Matt Wray, Not Quite White, page 144:

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

Translations

Translations

• French: sous-processus (fr) m
• Polish: podproces m

Verb

subprocess (third-person singular simple present subprocesses, present participle subprocessing, simple past and past participle subprocessed)

1. (transitive) To process as part of a larger overall process.