subprocess

English edit

Etymology edit

sub- +‎ process

Noun edit

subprocess (plural subprocesses)

A process that is part of a larger overall process.
- 2006, Matt Wray, Not Quite White, page 144:
  Understanding social differentiation and inequality as a single dynamic composed of multiple subprocesses.

Translations edit

Translations

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

Verb edit

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

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