Process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-022251",
  "term": "Process",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The programmed, sequenced set of things actually done to carry out a program mission.\n\n2. A set of interrelated resources and activities that transforms inputs into outputs. Examples of processes include analysis, design, data collection, operation, fabrication, and calculation.\n\n3. A set of interrelated resources and activities that transform inputs into outputs.\n\n4. A set of interrelated resources and activities which transforms inputs into outputs. Examples of processes include analysis, design, data collection, operation, fabrication, and calculation.\n\n5. Set of interrelated or interacting activities that transforms inputs into outputs [Original source: International Organization for Standardization. 2005. Quality management systems -- Fundamentals and vocabulary. Standard Reference Number: ISO 9000:2005].\n\n6. The preparation of a toxic chemical, after its manufacture, for distribution in commerce: (1) In the same form or physical state as, or in a different form or physical state from, that in which it was received by the person so preparing such substance, or (2) As part of an article containing the toxic chemical. Process also applies to the processing of a toxic chemical contained in a mixture or trade name product.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Program Evaluation Glossary",
    "Guidance for Quality Assurance Project Plans",
    "Environmental Management System Glossary",
    "Great Lakes: Quality Management Training - Quality Glossary; Environmental Information Quality Procedure Glossary",
    "Federal LCA Commons Elementary Flow List for Life Cycle Assessment",
    "40 CFR § 372.3"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/process/"
}