process
gb/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/ us/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
B1
Inglese
~ 400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
entity
1
Series of steps to reach goal
A number of steps that you do to finish something or make something happen.
Schema d'uso:
the process of [doing something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'process' with 'progress'. 'Process' means the steps taken; 'progress' means improvement or movement toward a goal.
Sinonimi
procedure (More formal; often used in official or technical contexts)
Contrari
disorder (Refers to a lack of order or systematic steps)
Collocazioni
decision-making process
|application process
|learning process
|planning process
|approval process
Temi
business
|daily life
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Verbo
B1
action
2
Handle or treat systematically
To work on something in steps to change it or get it ready.
Schema d'uso:
to process [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'process' (verb) with 'proceed'. 'Process' means to work on something; 'proceed' means to continue or move forward.
Sinonimi
handle (General term for dealing with something; less formal)
Contrari
ignore (Means to deliberately not deal with something)
Collocazioni
process data
|process information
|process an order
|process applications
Temi
business
|technology
|food
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The machine processes the food.
- We process the orders in the morning.
- The computer processes the numbers fast.
- The bank processes my payment.
Sostantivo
technical
B2
event
3
Natural changes over time
Changes that happen in nature step by step over time.
Sinonimi
cycle (Often refers to repeating changes; less formal)
Contrari
stasis (Refers to a state without change)
Collocazioni
biological process
|chemical process
|evolutionary process
Temi
science
|nature
Esempi
- Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make food.
- Erosion is a slow natural process.
- Aging is a natural biological process.
Esempi per chi studia
- Rain is part of the water process.
- Aging is a slow process.
- Plants have a growth process.
Sostantivo
formal
B2
entity
4
Official or legal procedure
Steps that are done by law or in an official way to decide something.
Sinonimi
proceeding (Legal term for actions in court)
Contrari
injustice (Refers to lack of fair legal procedures)
Collocazioni
due process
|court process
Temi
law
|government
|business
Esempi
- The accused was given due process under the law.
- The immigration process can take years.
- The court process was delayed due to new evidence.
Esempi per chi studia
- The court has a legal process.
- He got due process in court.
- The visa process is slow.
Grammatica
Forma base
process
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
US/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
Sillabe e accento
pro - cess (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: process
- Plural: process, processes
Verb
- Base: process
- 3rd Person Singular: processes
- Present Participle: processing
- Past: processed
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.