1. separate, different, or clearly differentiated procedures, methods, or sequences of actions
These two projects follow distinct processes to achieve their goals.
Estes dois projetos seguem processos distintos para atingir seus objetivos.
2. in legal contexts: different court proceedings or legal actions
The criminal and civil cases are distinct processes with different standards of proof.
Os casos criminal e civil são processos distintos com padrões de prova diferentes.
3. in scientific contexts: separate sequential steps or mechanisms that differ from one another
Photosynthesis and respiration are distinct processes in plant biology.
A fotossíntese e a respiração são processos distintos na biologia das plantas.