waiting process vs process waiting

Both "waiting process" and "process waiting" are correct, but they have different meanings and usage. "Waiting process" refers to a process that involves waiting, while "process waiting" could be interpreted as waiting for a process to occur. They are not interchangeable and should be used based on the intended meaning.

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waiting process

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase refers to a process that involves waiting. It is used to describe situations where waiting is part of a process or procedure.

Examples:

The waiting process at the airport can be frustrating.
The waiting process for the approval of the document took longer than expected.
There is a specific waiting process before the interview begins.
The waiting process for the results can be nerve-wracking.
The waiting process for the train to arrive was longer than usual.

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- Process is waiting for something to happen.
The other parts of the passenger handling process (waiting for departure, preparation for boarding and boarding itself) are carried out at Terminal A. Also, all passengers and luggage arrive at Terminal A.
The European Union must meet the expectations of the Palestinians and the peaceful faction in Israel, and take an active part in the peace process without waiting for permission from the United States.
What are you waiting if you say that this Is a process for women.
We are waiting for the country to complete the process of adopting our cultural values.
This process is well and truly stuck because the Member States are waiting for each other to implement the measures.
Incorporating them into a system of broader European cooperation might therefore be a lengthy process; they could find themselves waiting on the doorstep for a good while.
It has been a very slow process, and without pressure from the European Parliament we might still be waiting.
At the same time, we are still waiting for the internal democratisation process to get off the ground.
And she's in the process of mating with this male, and there's another male on top waiting his turn.
Parliament believes that it is crucial that these non-Member riparian States should be involved in the management process now rather than waiting until they join the EU, which is very likely but will inevitably not happen for some time.
Mr President, the Middle East peace process is deadlocked and the parties are waiting for two things, the May elections in Israel and the declaration of an independent state of Palestine.
We will certainly not be able to clear up this dispute later in the legislative process, so it is really a question of waiting for the next Interinstitutional Agreement.
While hundreds of thousands of children are waiting to be adopted, bureaucratic problems are making the process ineffective.
In particular, in this context it sends a clear message to the applicant countries waiting for the Conference to end so that they can start the accession negotiating process.
We are waiting for the completion of the Lisbon Treaty ratification process, and then the Commission will engage in wide consultations with all stakeholders so that we can prepare very good, widely accepted and positive initiatives.
The process of enlargement is expected to be a truly demanding one, in which there is a danger that we either become frustrated by long waiting times or compromise over the criteria by granting overlong transition periods, which will naturally cause displeasure in the old Member States.
It is still rather early in the process, as we are waiting for the report by the Secretary-General, Mr Kofi Annan, which will be submitted sometime around March.
How does the Commission view the fact that Mrs Zana has now been waiting for ten years for a proper and due process of law?
The answer appears to indicate that the Commission is not in control of supervising this appointment process, but acting as a simple spectator and waiting for extraneous developments, such as the 'agreement of the Member States concerned' in order to make this appointment.

Alternatives:

process of waiting
waiting procedure
waiting period
waiting time
waiting queue

process waiting

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase could be interpreted as waiting for a process to occur. It is not as common as "waiting process" and may require additional context to convey the intended meaning clearly.