"for further processing" vs "for further process"

Question

If something needs extra handling, it is sent "for further processing."

Last Updated: March 20, 2019

Something that has been processed but needs additional review will be sent "for further processing."

(Sometimes, non-native English speakers mistakenly use this phrase to reference the first time something is processed.)

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Some examples from our editors:

I have performed an initial review of your application, but I am sending it to my supervisor for additional processing.
International orders require special attention. After we receive them, they are sent to a special team for further processing.
We have reviewed your application, and we are sending it to HR for further processing.

Some alternatives from our editors:

Change "process" to "processing."

A "process" is an established sequence of events.

"Processing" refers to handling.

Explanation provided by a TextRanch English expert

Some alternatives from our editors:

Answer 1

for further processing

This is correct

Answer 2

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.