The terms Process, Procedure, and Method can all be said to mean ”how things are done”, but do have a generally accepted differences. It’s sort of like an increasing specificity.
Process - describes an overall “how things are done”, with the least amount of detail.
- Representation - diagrams Procedure - procedures are closer to step-by-step level instructions. They would include things like screenshots.
- Representation - screenshots, checklists Method - like a procedure, but bound to the domain of the activity
- Representation - screenshots, checklists
Processes can call out specific procedures, which may prescribe certain methods.
Example from Google’ Gemini:
- The process is building the entire house.
- A procedure might be the specific steps for installing a window.
- A method could be your chosen technique for hammering nails (using a specific hammer or nail placement).
Source
- Google’s Gemini