Process vs. Proceed

Process (noun)

A series of events which produce a result, especially as contrasted to product.

“This product of last month’s quality standards committee is quite good, even though the process was flawed.”

Process (noun)

A set of procedures used to produce a product, most commonly in the food and chemical industries.

Process (noun)

A path of succession of states through which a system passes.

Process (noun)

Successive physiological responses to keep or restore health.

Process (noun)

Documents issued by a court in the course of a lawsuit or action at law, such as a summons, mandate, or writ.

Process (noun)

An outgrowth of tissue or cell.

Process (noun)

A structure that arises above a surface.

Process (noun)

A executing.

Process (verb)

to perform a particular process on a thing

Process (verb)

to retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.

“We have processed the data using our proven techniques, and have come to the following conclusions.”

Process (verb)

to think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.

Process (verb)

To walk in a procession.

Proceed (verb)

To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

“To proceed on a journey.”

Proceed (verb)

To pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another.

“To proceed with a story or argument.”

Proceed (verb)

To come from (have as the source or origin)

“Light proceeds from the sun.”

Proceed (verb)

To go on in an orderly or regulated manner; to begin and carry on a series of acts or measures; to act methodically

Proceed (verb)

To be transacted; to take place; to occur.

Proceed (verb)

To be applicable or effective; to be valid.

Proceed (verb)

To begin and carry on a legal process. en