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01font00If I have a task that has 10 steps to it and I've completed 5, should I say the "The task is progress" or "The task is in process"? 02font02br
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The task is in progress or the task is in process and not "the task is progress"

Clive,
Your first saying was "progress"
But, second saying was "process".
Could you tell which one is correct? Thanks. J.

Hi,



I thought I already did that, in my last post.



Clive

Hi,

Both phrases exist and are often used synonymously. On the other hand, I think that there does exist a difference between them. "in progess" is used of something that has been started and is on its way to completion (e.g. a stiil unfinished written work); "in process" refers to a process, theh advancement of which is unknown (e.g. an application that has been submitted but not yet acc

This is how I understand it

in progress

happening; taking place. Example: There is a meeting in progress.

In process

Example: Work in Process, an application is being processed, etc.

In some areas, such as Accounting or Manufacturing (I work in manufacturing), "In process" would refer to something that someone does every day, while "In P

Dr. Luke: Yes! The task is both… in process, as you do it, and in progress, as the steps are happening!
Process = unknown – (what *** is doing… must be trusted)
Progress = known - (what we see that is trusted)
Proverbs3:5-6
Hope that helps!

AnonymousYes! The task is

Note that you are responding to a post that is almost three years old. That's OK, but just be aware that replies to such old posts are not always seen by those who originally made these posts, as people do move on from year to year and might not be there to discuss these matters with you.

CJ

Actually I believe it's good practice to post on old threads. A search engine probably brought the poster here in the first place, as it did myself, and most likely many others. So this is most likely prominently featured on the results. While the OP may have moved on, there are many others that could benefit by a relevant, on topic reply.

Anonymous, there are many others that could benefit by a relevant, on topic reply.

Fine, so let's repeat Clive's from six and a half years ago:

It's not really idiomatic to say that something is 'in process'.
You can say things like 'I am in the process of completing this task' or '