noun · academic

process

UK/ˈprəʊsɛs/US/ˈproʊsɛs/PRO·cess

Band 5-6task1task2speaking

a series of actions or changes that happen in order to achieve a result

Examples

The diagram shows the process of how plastic is recycled.

Decision‑making is a complex process influenced by many factors.

In Task 1 you might be asked to describe a manufacturing process.

Band 8 sentence

When you describe a manufacturing process in Task 1, mention each stage clearly and use sequence markers.

Collocations

  • manufacturing process
  • process of elimination
  • undergo a process

Word family

processes noun (plural)processed adjective/verbprocessing noun/verb

Common mistakes

progressprocess

the process is madethe process takes place / occurs

Say it for a higher band

5change6procedure7+process

Synonyms

procedure

progress

Easily confused

progress

The student has made significant progress in writing this term.

procedure

Please follow the safety procedure before entering the lab.

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