process-based approach
nounA way of doing something that focuses on the steps you take, not just the final result.
The teacher used a process-based approach, so we got points for showing our work, not just the answer.
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2. In writing class, a way of teaching that focuses on planning, drafting, and revising rather than just the finished essay.
Her process-based approach to writing meant she revised her story three times before turning it in.
3. In business, a way of managing work by looking at each step in a workflow to find ways to improve it.
The company adopted a process-based approach to customer service to cut down waiting times.
4. In science, a way of learning that focuses on how things happen step by step instead of only memorizing facts.
The lab used a process-based approach, so students observed each stage of the experiment.