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In process vs. In progress
In process
/ɪn ˈprɑː.ses/Examples:
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In progress
/ɪn ˈprɒɡrɛs/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- In process often refers to the ongoing state of an individual task or operation within a larger system.
- In progress suggests that something is currently being developed or is underway, usually giving a wider scope than in process.
- To distinguish, think of in process as being an item on a to-do list and in progress as the list itself being worked on.
- If you are working on a specific aspect of a project, it is in process.
- If the entire project is advancing, it is in progress.
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