Process vs. Progress

By Jaxson

  • 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.

  • Progress (noun)

    Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time. from 15th c.

    “Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress.”

  • Progress (noun)

    Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth. from 15th c.

    “Science has made extraordinary progress in the last fifty years.”

  • Progress (noun)

    An official journey made by a monarch or other high personage; a state journey, a circuit. from 15th c.

  • Progress (noun)

    A journey forward; travel. from 15th c.

  • Progress (noun)

    Movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific objective or direction; advance. from 16th c.

    “The thick branches overhanging the path made progress difficult.”

  • Progress (verb)

    to move, go, or proceed forward; to advance.

    “They progress through the museum.”

  • Progress (verb)

    to improve; to become better or more complete.

    “Societies progress unevenly.”

  • Progress (verb)

    To move (something) forward; to advance, to expedite.

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