Englanti

process

gb/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/ us/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
B1 Englanti
~ 400
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi B1 entity
1

Series of steps to reach goal

A number of steps that you do to finish something or make something happen.

Käyttömalli: the process of [doing something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'process' with 'progress'. 'Process' means the steps taken; 'progress' means improvement or movement toward a goal.
Synonyymit
procedure (More formal; often used in official or technical contexts)
Antonyymit
disorder (Refers to a lack of order or systematic steps)
Kollokaatiot
decision-making process |application process |learning process |planning process |approval process
Teemat
business |daily life |science |work |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • The hiring process usually takes several weeks.
  • Cooking is a simple process if you follow the recipe.
  • The process of applying for a visa can be complicated.
  • Learning a new language is a gradual process.
  • The approval process involves several departments.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • The process takes three days.
  • This is the process to make bread.
  • We start the process in the morning.
  • The process is easy to learn.
  • I understand the process now.
Verbi B1 action
2

Handle or treat systematically

To work on something in steps to change it or get it ready.

Käyttömalli: to process [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'process' (verb) with 'proceed'. 'Process' means to work on something; 'proceed' means to continue or move forward.
Synonyymit
handle (General term for dealing with something; less formal)
Antonyymit
ignore (Means to deliberately not deal with something)
Kollokaatiot
process data |process information |process an order |process applications
Teemat
business |technology |food |work
Esimerkit
  • The factory processes raw materials into finished goods.
  • The computer processes data very quickly.
  • We need more time to process your application.
  • The bank processes checks overnight.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • The machine processes the food.
  • We process the orders in the morning.
  • The computer processes the numbers fast.
  • The bank processes my payment.
Substantiivi technical B2 event
3

Natural changes over time

Changes that happen in nature step by step over time.

Synonyymit
cycle (Often refers to repeating changes; less formal)
Antonyymit
stasis (Refers to a state without change)
Kollokaatiot
biological process |chemical process |evolutionary process
Teemat
science |nature
Esimerkit
  • Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make food.
  • Erosion is a slow natural process.
  • Aging is a natural biological process.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • Rain is part of the water process.
  • Aging is a slow process.
  • Plants have a growth process.
Substantiivi formal B2 entity
4

Official or legal procedure

Steps that are done by law or in an official way to decide something.

Synonyymit
proceeding (Legal term for actions in court)
Antonyymit
injustice (Refers to lack of fair legal procedures)
Kollokaatiot
due process |court process
Teemat
law |government |business
Esimerkit
  • The accused was given due process under the law.
  • The immigration process can take years.
  • The court process was delayed due to new evidence.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • The court has a legal process.
  • He got due process in court.
  • The visa process is slow.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
process
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
US/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
Tavut ja painotus
pro - cess (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: process
  • Plural: process, processes
Verb
  • Base: process
  • 3rd Person Singular: processes
  • Present Participle: processing
  • Past: processed
Sanaperhe
Forms
processes noun processing verb processed verb
Core family
processor noun B1
Related words
procedure noun B1 procedural adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
unprocessed adjective
Advanced or less common
reprocess verb
Ilmaukset

a work in progress

1
/ə wˈɚk ˈɪn pɹˈɑɡɹɛs/
fixed phrase

Not finished yet

Something that is not done yet and is still being made better.

Esimerkit
  • The website is still a work in progress.
  • Our relationship is a work in progress.

due process

1
/dˈu pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
fixed phrase formal

Fair legal procedure

Fair steps the law must follow when it deals with people.

Esimerkit
  • Everyone has the right to due process under the constitution.
  • The case was dismissed because due process was not followed.

in the process

1
/ˈɪn ðə pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
fixed phrase

While doing something else

At the same time as doing another thing, something else happens.

Esimerkit
  • I found my keys and cleaned my bag in the process.
  • She learned a lot in the process of writing her book.

process of elimination

1
/pɹˈɑsˌɛs əv ɪlˌɪmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Finding answer by removing wrong choices

A way to find the answer by removing all the wrong choices first.

Esimerkit
  • I found the right key by process of elimination.
  • Using the process of elimination, we figured out which cable was causing the problem.
  • We chose the winner through a process of elimination.
  • The quiz is hard, but the process of elimination can help you choose the best answer.
  • Detectives often rely on the process of elimination to identify the real criminal.

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