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procedure

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //pɹəˈsidʒɝ// UK //pɹəsˈiːdʒɐ// pro·ce·dure Archaic General-service

n. 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.


SIMPLE

The hospital has a strict procedure for cleaning the rooms.

CONTEXTUAL

The security procedure requires every visitor to show a photo ID and sign the guest book before entering the building.

COMPLEX

Standard operating procedures ensure that every technician follows the same safety protocols, minimizing the risk of human error during complex surgical interventions.

Synonyms
Origin

From French procédure, from Old French, from Latin procedere (“to go forward, proceed”); see proceed.

Usage

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.

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