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process

Definition(s):

  An executing program.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-86 under Process

  set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs
Source(s):
NISTIR 8053 from ISO/IEC 27000:2014

  Set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs. A program in execution.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1 from ISO 9000

  Set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs. A program in execution.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1 from ISO 9000