proc

plural procs

1. computingA procedure.
2. video gamesA special and possibly random event, typically activated by clicking on an object.

present singular third person procs · participle present proccing · participle past procced · past procced

1. video gamesTo cause a proc to occur.

   Establish a proccing percentage of a weapon by putting it in the primary hand and then put it in your offhand and check the proccing percentage with varying levels of dual wield skill (while keeping level and dex constant).

   2000, Billy Shields, “The truth about offhand procs”, in alt.games.everquest (Usenet)

   1 more example

   Dunno the weapons' stats, except they both procced fairly frequently - lightning sword procced decapitation (instant death), and the whip procced fire reel (or whatever it was called) which reeled to target into the balor's body, engulfing you in searing flames for big damage.

   2000, S H, “The baddest weapons/armor”, in rec.games.mud.diku (Usenet)

   Synonyms: trigger

plural procs

1. computingA processor.