Word
procedural
Phoneticspro·ce·dur·al, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹəˈsidʒɝəɫ/
UK/pɹəsˈiːdʒəɹəl/
Definitions
01following rules or steps
B2 · Upper Intermediate Law Academic · Formal
adj. relating to the official way of doing something, especially in law or government.
adj. relating to an established or official way of conducting business, particularly in legal, administrative, or parliamentary contexts.
“The judge dismissed the case because of a procedural error by the police.”
“The committee's decision was delayed by several procedural challenges raised by the opposition regarding the validity of the initial vote.”
Usage
Often modifies nouns like 'error', 'requirement', or 'fairness'.
Synonyms
02computer-generated
C1 · Advanced Computing Technical
adj. created by a computer program using a set of rules rather than being designed by a person.
adj. referring to content, such as textures or landscapes, generated algorithmically rather than manually authored.
“The game uses procedural generation to create a different world for every player.”
“By employing procedural techniques, the developers were able to create a vast, diverse universe without the need for massive storage space.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'procedural generation'.
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03investigative fiction
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a TV show or book that focuses on the technical details of a professional investigation, like a police or medical drama.
n. a subgenre of detective or crime fiction that emphasizes the realistic and systematic steps of an investigation.
“He loves watching a good police procedural on Friday nights.”
“While many viewers prefer high-action thrillers, she enjoys the slow, methodical pace of a well-written legal procedural.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Civil society monitors reported mostly orderly voting alongside some incidents of delays and procedural issues.” “However, an increasing number of institutions have abandoned this technology amid concerns about accuracy, bias, procedural fairness and successful legal challenges from students overseas.” Word family
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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