in the process

English

Adverb

in the process (not comparable)

1. As a side effect or byproduct.
   • 1997, H. J. Manuel, W. Dierkes, Recycling of Rubber, →ISBN, page 24:

     The oils and gases generated in the process are burnt and the resulting stream is brought back into contact with the feedstock inside the reactor.

   • 2003, Karel Kurst-Swanger, Jacqueline L. Petcosky, Violence in the Home: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, →ISBN, page 148:

     Individuals who engage in these activities do not enjoy making animals suffer; however, they understand that animals will be hurt in the process.

   • 2025 March 1, Barney Ronay, “Crystal Palace through after Millwall keeper’s red for head-high tackle on Mateta”, in The Guardian‎^[1]:

     It took place inside the stadium, and in front of the watching millions, as Liam Roberts launched an adrenal, wildly dangerous flying challenge into the head of Jean-Philippe Mateta with five minutes gone. In the process, Roberts killed his own continued participation in the game, plus a large portion of the BBC live broadcast, and could conceivably have done the same to Mateta.

Related terms

• in the process of

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: seurauksena (as a consequence), sivutuotteena (as a byproduct)
• French: du même coup
• Polish: w rezultacie

References

• “in the process”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.
• “in the process”, in Collins English Dictionary.
• “in the process”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

Anagrams

• Stoneciphers