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formal process

[/ˈfɔːrməl ˈprɒses/]
nounpl: formal processes
processo formal
1. An official, structured, and regulated procedure that follows established rules and protocols
The company follows a formal process for hiring new employees.
A empresa segue um processo formal para contratar novos funcionários.
2. A legally or officially recognized method of conducting business, administrative, or judicial matters
The formal process for filing a complaint requires specific documentation.
O processo formal para apresentar uma reclamação requer documentação específica.
3. A structured sequence of steps that must be followed in a particular order
We need to go through the formal process before we can proceed with the project.
Precisamos seguir o processo formal antes de prosseguirmos com o projeto.
Synonyms
official procedureformal procedureestablished protocolregulated method
Antonyms
informal processcasual procedureunstructured approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo formal
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
processo formal
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
Portugal
processo formal
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go through the proper channels
follow the book
by the book
official channels
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