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process · noun C /ˈprɑs.es/Full view
Nouns: process, procession, processor
Adjectives: processed
Verbs: process
process (ACTIONS)
B2 a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result
Dictionary examples:

the peace process

I didn't know buying a house would be such a long process.

The whole process takes about three months.

This decision may delay the process of European unification.

We're in the process of moving the files to the warehouse.

Learner example:

But the situation is getting worse because of the decisions of the European Union, which is trying to unif[y] the education of Europe without respecting the wishes of the students who are trying to stop this process. (First Certificate in English; B2; Catalan)

process (CHANGES)
B2 a series of changes that happen naturally
Dictionary examples:

the ageing process

It's all part of the learning process.

Learner example:

Th[ese] events are not only to entertain students, but they are also a part of the learning process, as by communicating with each other students learn the language. (First Certificate in English; B2; Russian)

in the process
C2 If something is being done, and something else happens in the process, the second thing happens as a result of doing the first thing.
Dictionary examples:

She stood up to say hello and spilled her drink in the process.

The tunnel was built, but many lives were lost in the process.

Learner example:

If an attempt is made to move them to another location they will probably die in the process. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)

be in the process of doing sth
C2 to have started doing something
Dictionary example:

We're in the process of painting our apartment.

Learner example:

However, I think I [am] still in the process of learning to learn from the past mistakes since I reali[z]e what a great help it might be. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Russian)

process · verb T /ˈprɑs.es/
Nouns: process, procession, processor
Adjectives: processed
Verbs: process
process
B2 to deal with documents in an official way
Dictionary example:

Visa applications take 28 days to process.

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