defined process
noun phraseUK /dɪˈfaɪnd ˈprəʊsɛs/
US /dɪˈfaɪnd ˈprɑːsɛs/
A defined process is a set of steps that are written down and followed the same way every time.
The teacher showed us the defined process for cleaning up the art room.
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2. In business, a defined process is an official way of doing work that everyone must follow.
Our company has a defined process for handling customer complaints.
3. In computing, a defined process is a program task that runs with clear, set rules.
The operating system starts a defined process to check for updates.
4. In science, a defined process is a series of steps that can be repeated to get the same result.
The experiment followed a defined process so other scientists could repeat it.