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noun ADJ. gradual, lengthy, long, slow | constant, continuous | complex, complicated, difficult | natural | due the due process of law | painful Removing the splinters from the wound was a long and painful process. | consultation, consultative, decision-making, management, planning | cognitive, creative, learning, mental Teachers are trained to stimulate the child's cognitive processes. | assessment, selection | democratic, electoral, political Churches are taking a key role in the democratic process. | chemical, industrial, manufacturing, production | ageing, biological, evolutionary, physical | judicial, legal | peace a stalemate in the peace process | historical, social VERB + PROCESS go through Each time we have to go through the whole decision-making process again. | accelerate, speed up, stimulate Excessive exposure to sunlight speeds up the ageing process of the skin. PROCESS + VERB take place The selection process takes place over a period of two weeks. PREP. ~ for a legal process for dealing with defrauders | ~ of the process of change PHRASES a stage in/of the process, verb ADV. efficiently | quickly | automatically | routinely PREP. for The plant is then processed for dye. | into The berries are processed into juice or sauce. PHRASES highly processed highly processed foods
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process
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + process
slow
• Collecting the data is a slow process.
long/lengthy
• Try to be patient through the long process of healing.
laborious
(= taking a lot of time and effort )
• The copying of manuscripts was a laborious process.
complex
• Getting a visa can be a complex process.
a natural process
• Birth is a natural process.
a formal process
• A decision will only be taken after a formal consultation process.
a mental process
• Cats have different mental processes from dogs.
the learning process
• The student is actively involved in the learning process.
the peace process
• They are frustrated with the lack of progress in the peace process.
the decision-making process
• Not all staff can participate in the decision-making process.
a selection process
• An interview normally forms part of the selection process.
verbs
go through a process
( also undergo a process formal ) (= experience a process )
• A lot of companies are going through a process of change. • The system underwent a process of simplification.
take part in a process
( also participate in a process )
• We encourage our clients to participate in the process at every stage.
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