Engelsk

process

gb/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/ us/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
B1 Engelsk
~ 400
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv B1 entity
1

Series of steps to reach goal

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

Bruksmønster: the process of [doing something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'process' with 'progress'. 'Process' means the steps taken; 'progress' means improvement or movement toward a goal.
Synonymer
procedure (More formal; often used in official or technical contexts)
Antonymer
disorder (Refers to a lack of order or systematic steps)
Ordkombinasjoner
decision-making process |application process |learning process |planning process |approval process
Temaer
business |daily life |science |work |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.
Verb B1 action
2

Handle or treat systematically

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

Bruksmønster: to process [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'process' (verb) with 'proceed'. 'Process' means to work on something; 'proceed' means to continue or move forward.
Synonymer
handle (General term for dealing with something; less formal)
Antonymer
ignore (Means to deliberately not deal with something)
Ordkombinasjoner
process data |process information |process an order |process applications
Temaer
business |technology |food |work
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The machine processes the food.
  • We process the orders in the morning.
  • The computer processes the numbers fast.
  • The bank processes my payment.
Substantiv technical B2 event
3

Natural changes over time

Changes that happen in nature step by step over time.

Synonymer
cycle (Often refers to repeating changes; less formal)
Antonymer
stasis (Refers to a state without change)
Ordkombinasjoner
biological process |chemical process |evolutionary process
Temaer
science |nature
Eksempler
  • Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make food.
  • Erosion is a slow natural process.
  • Aging is a natural biological process.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • Rain is part of the water process.
  • Aging is a slow process.
  • Plants have a growth process.
Substantiv formal B2 entity
4

Official or legal procedure

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

Synonymer
proceeding (Legal term for actions in court)
Antonymer
injustice (Refers to lack of fair legal procedures)
Ordkombinasjoner
due process |court process
Temaer
law |government |business
Eksempler
  • The accused was given due process under the law.
  • The immigration process can take years.
  • The court process was delayed due to new evidence.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The court has a legal process.
  • He got due process in court.
  • The visa process is slow.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
process
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
US/pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
Stavelser og trykk
pro - cess (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: process
  • Plural: process, processes
Verb
  • Base: process
  • 3rd Person Singular: processes
  • Present Participle: processing
  • Past: processed
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk

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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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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