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have been proceeded
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "have been proceeded" is not correct in English.
The correct form would typically be "have proceeded" or "have been processed," depending on the intended meaning. Example: "The documents have been processed and are ready for review."
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Alternative expressions(20)
have been advanced
have proceeded
have been processed
have progressed
have been continued
have been carried out
have been conducted
have taken place
have been implemented
have been executed
have evolved
have been visited
have been forwarded
have been execution
have been gone
have been proposed
have been sought
have been undertaken
have been prompted
have been maintained
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
6 human-written examples
With aid of structural health monitoring systems, the field measurements have been proceeded in a ready manner in recent years.
It shows that over the past four years black criminals have been less likely to receive police cautions and more likely to have been proceeded against in court, than any other ethnic groups.
News & Media
These attempts were initiated by producing conventional and fine-cell foam structure products and have been proceeded by the development of innovative series of high-performance microcellular and nanocellular plastic foams for advanced applications with high-performance criteria requirements while reducing materials usage, saving energy, and helping environment and many other superior advantages.
Then a series of environmental and reliability tests have been proceeded with online or offline monitoring of its working performance, including high & low temperature test, vibration test, shock test and tensile test, strictly according to National standard and Oil & Gas Industry Standard.
Science
As already discussed, the cause of this shift in depositional regime is unclear, although it does not appear to have been proceeded by an extended depositional hiatus (the "Tr-4 unconformity" of Lucas [3], [30]).
Science
The algorithm stops when only one node is left, or when all the leaves from the tree have been proceeded.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
54 human-written examples
Preparations have been proceeding as smoothly as you could expect.
Big trade agreements have been proceeding without America.
News & Media
Those talks have been proceeding under strict secrecy guidelines.
News & Media
On P.R., we have been "proceeding cautiously," here and in the U.K., for rather too long.
News & Media
Investigators have been proceeding slowly, and their inquiries had featured in the news only sporadically.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "have been proceeded" in formal writing. Opt for grammatically correct alternatives like "have proceeded" or "have been processed" for clarity and accuracy.
Common error
The passive construction of "have been proceeded" often leads to awkward phrasing. Instead of saying "the tests have been proceeded with", use a more direct active voice: "we have proceeded with the tests".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "have been proceeded" is typically intended as a verb phrase within a passive construction, aiming to describe an action that has been carried out. However, Ludwig AI marks this phrase as grammatically incorrect.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
33%
Academia
17%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "have been proceeded" appears in some contexts, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect. The intended meaning often revolves around indicating that an action or process has been advanced or continued. However, due to its questionable grammatical standing, it's best to opt for alternatives like "have proceeded" or "have been processed" for clarity and correctness, especially in formal or professional writing. The phrase frequency is uncommon but appears in some sources.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
have progressed
This alternative replaces "proceeded" with "progressed", focusing on the advancement of something.
have been advanced
This alternative uses "advanced" instead of "proceeded", highlighting the forward movement or development.
have been continued
This alternative uses "continued" to emphasize the ongoing nature of an action or process.
have been carried out
This alternative substitutes "proceeded" with "carried out", focusing on the execution or performance of something.
have been conducted
This alternative replaces "proceeded" with "conducted", emphasizing the organized or structured manner in which something is done.
have taken place
This alternative uses "taken place" instead of "proceeded", highlighting the occurrence or happening of an event.
have been implemented
This alternative replaces "proceeded" with "implemented", focusing on putting a plan or system into effect.
have been executed
This alternative substitutes "proceeded" with "executed", emphasizing the completion or carrying out of a task or plan.
have been furthered
This alternative uses "furthered" to focus on the advancement or promotion of a cause or goal.
have evolved
This alternative uses "evolved" instead of "proceeded", highlighting a gradual development or change over time.
FAQs
What is the correct alternative to "have been proceeded"?
Depending on the intended meaning, correct alternatives include "have proceeded" or "have been processed". The choice depends on whether the subject is performing the action or being acted upon.
When should I use "have proceeded" instead of "have been proceeded"?
Use "have proceeded" when the subject is actively moving forward with something. For example, "The team have proceeded with the plan."
Is "have been proceeded" grammatically correct in English?
No, "have been proceeded" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. The correct passive form is "have been processed", while "have proceeded" is the correct active form.
What does "have been proceeded by" mean, and how does it differ from "have proceeded with"?
"Have been proceeded by" means something was followed by something else (e.g., "The meeting has been proceeded by a reception"). On the other hand, "have proceeded with" means to continue forward with something (e.g., "They have proceeded with the project").
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested