unfoldingprocess
nounUK /ʌnˈfəʊldɪŋ ˈprəʊsɛs/
US /ʌnˈfoʊldɪŋ ˈprɑːsɛs/
A process is a set of steps that happen one after another to make something happen.
The unfolding process of a butterfly coming out of its cocoon takes time.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The way something gradually becomes known or clear over time.
The unfolding process of the mystery kept everyone guessing.
3. A series of actions taken to reach a result.
Learning to read is an unfolding process that takes practice.
4. The natural development of events as they happen.
We watched the unfolding process of the storm from the window.