Proceed vs. Process

Proceed vs. Process — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Proceed and Process

Proceedverb

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

To proceed on a journey.

Processnoun

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.

Proceedverb

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

To proceed with a story or argument.

Processnoun

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

Proceedverb

(intransitive) To come from (have as the source or origin)

Light proceeds from the sun.

Processnoun

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

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Proceedverb

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

Processnoun

(anatomy) Successive physiological responses to keep or restore health.

Proceedverb

(intransitive) To be transacted; to take place; to occur.

Processnoun

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

Proceedverb

To be applicable or effective; to be valid.

Processnoun

(biology) An outgrowth of tissue or cell.

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Proceedverb

To begin and carry on a legal process. en

Processnoun

(anatomy) A structure that arises above a surface.

Proceedverb

continue with one's activities;

I know it's hard,but there is no choicecarry on--pretend we are not in the room

Processnoun

(computing) A task or program that is or was executing.

Proceedverb

move ahead; travel onward in time or space;

We proceeded towards WashingtonShe continued in the direction of the hillsWe are moving ahead in time now

Processverb

(transitive) to perform a particular process on a thing

Proceedverb

follow a procedure or take a course;

We should go farther in this matterShe went through a lot of troublego about the world in a certain mannerMessages must go through diplomatic channels

Processverb

(transitive) 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.

Proceedverb

follow a certain course;

The inauguration went wellhow did your interview go?

Processverb

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

Proceedverb

continue a certain state, condition, or activity;

Keep on working!We continued to work into the nightKeep smilingWe went on working until well past midnight

Processverb

To walk in a procession.

Processnoun

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result;

the procedure of obtaining a driver's licenseit was a process of trial and error

Processnoun

a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states;

events now in processthe process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls

Processnoun

(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents;

the process of thinkingthe cognitive operation of remembering

Processnoun

a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant

Processnoun

a mental process that you are not directly aware of;

the process of denial

Processnoun

a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant;

a bony process

Processverb

deal with in a routine way;

I'll handle that oneprocess a loanprocess the applicants

Processverb

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition;

process cheeseprocess hairtreat the water so it can be drunktreat the lawn with chemicalstreat an oil spill

Processverb

perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information;

The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech

Processverb

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against;

He was warned that the district attorney would process himShe actioned the company for discrimination

Processverb

shape, form, or improve a material;

work stone into toolsprocess ironwork the metal

Processverb

deliver a warrant or summons to someone;

He was processed by the sheriff

Processverb

march in a procession;

They processed into the dining room