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procedure
[ pruh-see-jer ]
noun
- an act or a manner of proceeding in any action or process; conduct.
Synonyms:
- a particular course or mode of action.
Synonyms: , ,
- any given mode of conducting legal, parliamentary, or other business, especially litigation and judicial proceedings.
- Computers.
- the sequence of actions or instructions to be followed in solving a problem or accomplishing a task.
- Also called subprogram. a group of statements that may be used at one or more points in a computer program.
procedure
/ əˈːə /
noun
- a way of acting or progressing in a course of action, esp an established method
- the established mode or form of conducting the business of a legislature, the enforcement of a legal right, etc
- computing another name for subroutine
Derived Forms
- ˈܰ, adverb
- ˈܰ, adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of procedure1
Example Sentences
Following Riggs' appeal, the case will return before the state Supreme Court, which in January sent Griffin's petitions back to the trial court for bypassing the usual procedure for filing an election challenge.
The procedure is the same each time - she arrives at the home of the person who has been given approval for Maid and asks if they wish to go ahead with it that day.
The procedures forced him to use a voice box to speak, and in the 2022 film, he types on a screen to communicate with Cruise's character.
Hull City Council said it did not comment on individual cases but "fully engaged in any ongoing procedure" when asked about the father's complaint.
Each police force records data independently and follows different procedures for data collection so it is hard to get a national picture.
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What are other ways to sayprocedure?
A procedure is a particular course or mode of action. When should you use this noun over process or proceeding? Find out on .
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What does procedure mean?
A procedure is a particular way of doing something, especially one that is usually repeated in the same way each time.
This is how the word is used in the phrases standard procedure and follow procedure, as in It’s important to follow procedure in the event of an emergency.
The word procedure can also refer to a particular course of action, as in The instructions list all the steps of the procedure. This is especially used in professional and technical contexts.
In a legal context, the word refers to the specific way that proceedings need to be carried out according to the rules.
In a medical context, procedure is used as a synonym for operation, as in I’m having a minor procedure done tomorrow.
In computers and programming, a procedure is a series or instructions followed in order to complete some task, often as part of a program.
Example: This is not proper procedure! Who’s in charge here?
Where doesdzܰcome from?
The first records of the word procedure come from the early 1600s. It comes from the French term dzéܰ, which has the same meaning. It ultimately derives from the Latin verb ōŧ, which means “to advance” and is also the basis of the verb proceed.
A procedure is a way of proceeding—a way of taking action or completing a task. The word often implies that there is a specific plan or set of rules that need to be followed in certain situations. This is especially implied in phrases like standard procedure or proper procedure.
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What are some other forms related to procedure?
- procedural (adjective, noun)
- procedurally (adverb)
What are some synonyms for procedure?
What are some words that share a root or word element with procedure?
What are some words that often get used in discussing procedure?
How is procedure used in real life?
The word procedure often implies that there is a very specific plan or set of rules to follow. For that reason, it’s often used in serious contexts. It’s also commonly used as another way of referring to a medical operation.
The procedure for Jan 6 isn’t entirely clear- there are diff interpretations so it appears it will be subject to the interpretation of whoever is in charge of determining procedure on that day. That should be the VP so we shall see.
— Fiery but Peaceful Empress (@JanieHsieh)
Procedure for being unthanked for door holding:
1. Keep eyes fixed on culprit
2. Say “you're welcome”
3. Shake head
4. Mutter "unbelievable"
5. Watch as someone else walks through the door you’re still holding
6. Repeat— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish)
It's a routine procedure and all going well, I expect to be fully recovered and back on my feet in time for my US True Tour.
— Tim Bergling (@Avicii)
Try usingprocedure!
Which of the following actions is not a way of following procedure?
A. sticking to the plan
B. following the instructions
C. winging it
D. taking the required steps
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