1. A man-made or synthetic procedure that is deliberately designed and controlled, as opposed to a natural or spontaneous occurrence
The artificial process of water purification involves multiple filtration stages.
O processo artificial de purificação de água envolve múltiplos estágios de filtração.
2. In manufacturing or industry, a procedure that uses human intervention and technology rather than natural methods
The artificial process for creating synthetic diamonds has revolutionized the jewelry industry.
O processo artificial para criar diamantes sintéticos revolucionou a indústria de joias.
3. A formalized or mechanical procedure that lacks natural spontaneity or authenticity
Some critics argue that standardized testing is an artificial process that doesn't measure true intelligence.
Alguns críticos argumentam que os testes padronizados são um processo artificial que não mede a inteligência verdadeira.