procedure
n. C / Un. the set of steps you must follow to do something correctly. It is the official or standard way of finishing a task.
n. an established or official way of doing something, typically involving a series of actions in a specific order. In computing, it refers to a set of instructions that performs a specific task within a larger program.
The hospital has a strict procedure for cleaning the rooms.
The security procedure requires every visitor to show a photo ID and sign the guest book before entering the building.
Standard operating procedures ensure that every technician follows the same safety protocols, minimizing the risk of human error during complex surgical interventions.
From French procédure, from Old French, from Latin procedere (“to go forward, proceed”); see proceed.
Often used with the verbs 'follow', 'establish', or 'carry out'. When used in a medical context, it frequently serves as a formal synonym for a surgery or treatment.