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Raen Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

"work in process"?

or "working process"?

Also, is there a phrase "work in progress" or likewise "working progress". I can't remember which is which and what is what. I'd appreciate all help. Thank you.
  

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"work in progress" is a common set phrase referring to an activity or task that is as yet unfinished. "work in process" is a specialist or technical phrase meaning partly finished goods in a company's production system. As far as I know, it is not used in general everyday English, and would look like an error for the above if used outside its usual context.

— GPY

  • "work in progress" is a common set phrase referring to an activity or task that is as yet unfinished.
  • "work in process" is a specialist or technical phrase meaning partly finished goods in a company's production system.
  • As far as I know, it is not used in general everyday English, and would look like an error for the above if used outside its usual context.
  • "working process" is possible too, but is not a set phrase.
  • It would mean the method or procedure by which something or someone works.
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"work in progress" is a common set phrase referring to an activity or task that is as yet unfinished.

"work in process" is a specialist or technical phrase meaning partly finished goods in a company's production system. As far as I know, it is not used in general everyday English, and would look like an error for the above if used outside its usual context.

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Thank you so much, GPY. That helps a lot.
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