process meaning
process :
a series of actions or steps to achieve something
noun
▪ The hiring process takes about three weeks.
▪ The steps to hire take about three weeks.
▪ The application process is simple.
▪ The steps to apply are easy.
paraphrasing
▪ procedure – a series of steps
▪ method – a set way
▪ system – a connected set
▪ routine – a usual series
process :
to perform a series of actions to achieve something
verb
▪ They will process your order tomorrow.
▪ They will handle your order tomorrow.
▪ The company processes returns quickly.
▪ The company handles returns quickly.
paraphrasing
▪ handle – carry out
▪ manage – carry out steps
▪ execute – perform steps
▪ carry out – perform steps
Pronunciation
process [ˈprəʊ.ses]
The first syllable is stressed and sounds like 'pro-ses'.
Common phrases and grammar about process
process - Common meaning
noun
a series of actions or steps to achieve something
verb
to perform a series of actions to achieve something
Part of Speech Changes for "process"
▪ processing (noun) – the act of processing
▪ processable (adjective) – able to be processed
▪ procedure (noun) – a series of steps
▪ processors (noun) – those who process
Common Expressions with "process"
▪ processing order – handling an order
▪ processing application – handling an application
▪ processing fee – a fee for processing
▪ processing time – time it takes to process
Important examples of process in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, process can refer to a series of steps or the act of handling something.
Example of a confusing word: proceed (to continue)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a noun, process refers to a series of actions; as a verb, it means to perform actions.
process
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
application process
'the steps to apply', used when discussing how to apply for something.
processing fee
means 'a fee charged for handling a service'.
Differences between similar words and process
process
,
handle
differences
process is used to perform a series of actions, while handle often refers to managing or dealing with something more generally.
process
,
manage
differences
process means to perform specific steps, while manage means to oversee or direct something in general.
Words with the same origin as process
The origin of process
process comes from the Latin 'processus', meaning 'a going forward' or 'a series of actions'.
Word structure
The word can be divided into the prefix 'pro-' (forward) and the root 'cess' (to go).
Words with the same origin
The root of process is 'cess' (to go). Words with the same root include 'access' (to go towards), 'success' (to go beyond), 'recess' (a going back), and 'concede' (to go together).
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