Cool MateProcess
UK /["/ˈprəʊses/"]/US /["/ˈprɑːses/"]/
Definition
a series of things that are done in order to achieve a particular result
In simple words: A series of steps to do something.
Examples
- The process of making cheese can take several weeks.
- We need to review the hiring process before proceeding.
- Learning a new language is a gradual process.
- He is going through a tough process right now.
- The computer was not able to process the large file.
- This software can process images quickly.
Usage notes
Commonly used in business and science contexts. It may not be appropriate in very casual or informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
process + object
Memory hint
Think of a factory process — machines working step by step to make a product.
Collocations
- gradual
- lengthy
- long
- go through
- undergo
- accelerate
- occur
- take place
- unfold
- process for
- process of
- (a) part of the process
- a process of elimination
- a stage in the process
- gradual
- lengthy
- long
- go through
- undergo
- accelerate
- occur
- take place
- unfold
- process for
- process of
- (a) part of the process
- a process of elimination
- a stage in the process
- gradual
- lengthy
- long
- go through
- undergo
- accelerate
- occur
- take place
- unfold
- process for
- process of
- (a) part of the process
- a process of elimination
- a stage in the process
Synonyms
- procedure
- method
- system
- operation
- routine
Antonyms
- disorder
- chaos
Common mistakes
- Using 'processes' incorrectly as a singular form.
- 'Process' confused with 'progress' due to similar spelling.
- Using 'process' with a preposition when it is not necessary.