What does “process” mean?
- 1
nouna series of actions or steps that lead to a result
Applying for a visa is a slow process.
- 2
verbto deal with documents or information in an official or set way
Your order will be processed within 24 hours.
- 3
verbto treat food or materials with chemicals or machines
Processed foods often contain a lot of salt.
Process at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun & verb
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈprɑsɛs/ · PRAH-sess
How to use “process” correctly
“Be in the process of doing something” means you have started but not finished: “We’re in the process of moving.”
Common phrases with “process”
- in the process of
- the process of doing sth
- processed food
- decision-making process
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- procedure
- method
- handle
Word family
- processor
- processing
- procedure
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