describe the process

Meaning

To explain the step-by-step method of how something is done or how a system works. This is a common requirement in training, onboarding, client onboarding, or software demonstrations.

Examples

• Could you describe the process of onboarding new clients?

  Could you describe the process of onboarding new clients?

• The manual does a great job of describing the process step by step.

  The manual does a great job of describing the process step by step.

• Before we begin, let me briefly describe the process of how we handle support tickets.

  Before we begin, let me briefly describe the process of how we handle support tickets.

• She was asked to describe the process to the external auditors.

  She was asked to describe the process to the external auditors.

• We need to clearly describe the process on our website so customers know what to expect.

  We need to clearly describe the process on our website so customers know what to expect.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Describe me the process.

  ✓ Describe the process to me.

  The verb 'describe' does not take an indirect object directly. You must use 'describe [something] to [someone]'.

• ✗ Explain the process of how to make it.

  ✓ Describe the process of making it.

  'Process of how to' is redundant. Use 'process of [verb-ing]' or 'process of [noun]'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• During the interview, they asked me to ___ of my previous research.

  💡 Explain the steps taken.

  Show answer

  describe the process

• Can you ___ we use to approve these expenses?

  💡 Explain how the system works.

  Show answer

  describe the process