Process
Process verb - Perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information.
Usage example: The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech
Work out and process are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Work out" instead a verb "Process".
Work out
Work out verb - To find an answer for through reasoning.
Both terms in one sentence
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We see variants with Mach and Bane: Mach retains his robot brain's logic and processing power while in Bane's body, allowing him to work out and process spells and spell combinations far faster and effectively than Bane could.
Source: Literature / Apprentice Adept - They eventually work out how to reverse the process, leading to an existential plea from him equating it to murder.
Source: Merging Machine -
It ends up destroyed in the process and Ursula Hartmann, Erica's twin sister and one of the developers of the jet unit, takes it back to work out the kinks in it.
Source: Manga / Strike Witches
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