Procedure vs Process

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Procedure

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Process

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Process
 ProcedureProcess
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/prəˈsiːdʒə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prəˈsiːdʒər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈprəʊses/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːses/"]/
SignificadoA series of steps to follow to do something.A series of steps to do something.
ExemploThe procedure for applying for a visa can be quite complicated.The process of making cheese can take several weeks.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõescomplex, complicated, simple, adopt, apply, carry out, under a/​the procedure, procedure for, complex, complicated, simple, adopt, apply, carry out, under a/​the procedure, procedure for, complex, complicated, simple, adopt, apply, carry out, under a/​the procedure, procedure forgradual, 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
Antônimoschaos, disorderdisorder, chaos
Erros comunsConfused with 'process' - 'procedure' is more structured., 'Procedure' used as a verb - it is only a noun.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.
Notas de usoUsed in both formal and informal contexts. More common in technical or academic settings, and less appropriate in casual conversations.Commonly used in business and science contexts. It may not be appropriate in very casual or informal conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Procedure vs Process

Qual é a diferença entre Procedure e Process?

Procedure: A series of steps to follow to do something. Process: A series of steps to do something.

Qual é mais comum: Procedure e Process?

Process é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Procedure e Process estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Procedure: B2, Process: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Procedure e Process de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Procedure e Process são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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