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A way of making or doing something, in which there are a number of steps; A succession of actions undertaken to bring about some desired result; A series of gradual changes moving toward a particular end.

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Used as a noun, listen here, it means: A way of making or doing something, in which there are a number of steps; A succession of actions undertaken to bring about some desired result; A series of gradual changes moving toward a particular end. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To move along or proceed in orderly succession or in a formal and ceremonious manner, as a line of people, animals, vehicles, etc.