A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
A biopsy is usually a minor surgical procedure.
Police insist that he did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
The White House said there would be no change in procedure.
Synonyms: method, policy, process, course More Synonyms of procedure
procedure in British English
(prəˈsiːdʒə)
noun
1.
a way of acting or progressing in a course of action, esp an established method
2.
the established mode or form of conducting the business of a legislature, the enforcement of a legal right, etc
3. computing another name for subroutine
Derived forms
procedural (proˈcedural)
adjective
procedurally (proˈcedurally)
adverb
procedure in American English
(proʊˈsidʒər; prəˈsidʒər)
noun
1.
the act, method, or manner of proceeding in some action; esp., the sequence of steps to be followed
2.
a particular course of action or way of doing something
3.
the established way of carrying on the business of a legislature, law court, etc.
Word origin
Fr procédure < MFr < proceder: see proceed
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appeals procedure
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disciplinary procedures
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internal procedures
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routine procedure
safety procedures
standard procedure
Examples of 'procedure' in a sentence
procedure
It also called for clubs to be fined if they fail to follow procedure.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In the grand scheme of things, my procedures were relatively minor.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Will 3D printing technology revolutionise surgical procedures?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The legal system has not yet found ways to modernise procedures and cut costs without diminishing the quality of the service for consumers.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's easier to back up user data and simplify disaster recovery procedures that way.
Computing (2010)
First, ensure a full investigation has taken place to prove the employee damaged the property by not following procedures.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
AM writes: One of my employees failed to follow procedures and damaged expensive company equipment.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
I was told to follow the procedure I had already tried.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Electrical surveys are much more of an established procedure.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But the forms and procedures have been criticised as bureaucratic and costly.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They also questioned who would decide if a procedure was cosmetic or medically necessary.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Legal procedures and punishments will be taken against the organisers.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Neither the operative procedure nor the method of its execution are new.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Yet any surgical procedure is fraught with danger.
The Sun (2014)
It is within the power of the political parties to change their procedures.
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We can be quietly satisfied with the way our procedures worked.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The belief is that human error will be reduced if only all the proper procedures are followed.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
What is the correct procedure with regard to presents brought?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Thousands more will have appointments and minor procedures postponed.
The Sun (2016)
My parents had been worried about me undergoing major surgery for a cosmetic procedure but were supportive.
The Sun (2013)
It is no different from any other responsible legal procedure.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They are usually only used during surgical procedures.
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It could help in other plastic surgery procedures and change the future of burns and other treatments.
The Sun (2012)
The most important interactions were not highly structured in the way that courtroom procedure was.
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Correct legal procedures should be followed to ensure trust in the process.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
What is the correct procedure that employees who wish to make such complaints should follow?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
That does not include the dozens of minor procedures in between.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Everyone may benefit from these procedures and legal instruments.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Clear policies and procedures and some form of incentives may help to head off any threat of theft.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They would then look to see if there were any special circumstances to justify any departure from established procedures.
The Sun (2009)
She has had a raft of cosmetic procedures over the decades and more than 100 ops.
The Sun (2010)
Where there is evidence of a breach it will be considered at the earliest opportunity by the national executive committee as part of established disciplinary procedures.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
No one had explained the different forms of complaint procedure to me and I found this unbelievable.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In other languages
procedure
British English: procedure NOUN
A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
A biopsy is usually a minor surgical procedure.
American English: procedure
Brazilian Portuguese: procedimento
Chinese: 程序
European Spanish: procedimiento
French: procédure
German: Verfahren
Italian: procedura
Japanese: 手順
Korean: 절차
European Portuguese: procedimento
Latin American Spanish: procedimiento
All related terms of 'procedure'
agreed procedure
an official set of guidelines of the steps that should be followed in the event of a dispute between two parties, esp in arbitration between employee and employer
appeals procedure
A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
correct procedure
A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
decision procedure
a procedure , as an algorithm , for determining in a finite number of steps the validity of any of a certain class of propositions
formal procedure
A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
medical procedure
A medical procedure is a medical treatment or operation .
normal procedure
A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
routine procedure
A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
standard procedure
A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
assessment procedure
an established method of assessing students or workers
complaints procedure
a prescribed method of lodging a complaint to an institution
grievance procedure
the established series of steps to be taken in dealing with a grievance raised with an employer by an employee
standard operating procedure
a set of fixed instructions or steps for carrying out usually routine operations
impleader
a legal procedure by which a defendant brings into an action a new party who may be liable for all or part of the plaintiff's claim against the defendant
Chinese translation of 'procedure'
procedure
(prəˈsiːdʒəʳ)
n
(c) (= process) 步骤(驟) (bùzhòu) (个(個), gè)
(c/u) (= customary method) 程序 (chéngxù) (道, dào)
(noun)
Definition
a way of doing something, esp. an established method
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
Synonyms
method
new teaching methods
policy
plans which include changes in foreign policy
process
The best way to find out is by a process of elimination.
course
Resignation is the only course left open to him.
system
the decimal system of metric weights and measures
form
a frequent broadcaster on correct form and dress
action
step
He greeted the agreement as the first step towards peace.
performance
operation
A major rescue operation is under way.
practice
a public inquiry into bank practices
scheme
strategy
Community involvement is now integral to company strategy.
conduct
formula
The new peace formula means hostilities have ended.
custom
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously.
routine
The players had to change their daily routine.
transaction
plan of action
modus operandi (Latin)
We reserve the right to alter our modus operandi.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of course
Definition
a mode of conduct or action
Resignation is the only course left open to him.
Synonyms
procedure,
plan,
policy,
programme,
method,
conduct,
behaviour,
manner,
mode,
regimen
in the sense of custom
Definition
a usual practice or habit
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously.
Synonyms
habit,
way,
practice,
manner,
procedure,
routine,
mode,
wont,
habitude (rare)
in the sense of form
Definition
manners and etiquette
a frequent broadcaster on correct form and dress
Synonyms
procedure,
behaviour,
manners,
etiquette,
use,
rule,
conduct,
ceremony,
custom,
convention,
ritual,
done thing,
usage,
protocol,
formality,
wont,
right practice,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand)
Synonyms of 'procedure'
procedure
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of formula
Definition
a plan or set of rules for doing or producing something
The new peace formula means hostilities have ended.
Synonyms
method,
plan,
policy,
rule,
principle,
procedure,
recipe,
prescription,
blueprint,
precept,
modus operandi,
way
in the sense of modus operandi
Definition
method of operating
We reserve the right to alter our modus operandi.
Synonyms
procedure,
way,
system,
process,
operation,
practice,
method,
technique,
praxis
in the sense of operation
Definition
an action or series of actions done to produce a particular result
A major rescue operation is under way.
Synonyms
undertaking,
process,
affair,
organization,
proceeding,
procedure,
coordination,
oper8n
in the sense of policy
Definition
a plan of action adopted by a person, group, or government
plans which include changes in foreign policy
Synonyms
procedure,
plan,
action,
programme,
practice,
scheme,
theory,
code,
custom,
stratagem
in the sense of practice
Definition
something done regularly or repeatedly
a public inquiry into bank practices
Synonyms
custom,
use,
way,
system,
rule,
method,
tradition,
habit,
routine,
mode,
usage,
wont,
praxis,
usual procedure,
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of process
Definition
a series of actions or changes
The best way to find out is by a process of elimination.
Synonyms
procedure,
means,
course,
system,
action,
performance,
operation,
measure,
proceeding,
manner,
transaction,
mode,
course of action
in the sense of routine
Definition
a usual or regular method of procedure
The players had to change their daily routine.
Synonyms
procedure,
programme,
way,
order,
practice,
method,
pattern,
formula,
custom,
usage,
wont,
lockstep (US, Canadian)
in the sense of step
Definition
one of a sequence of actions taken in order to achieve a goal
He greeted the agreement as the first step towards peace.
Synonyms
move,
measure,
action,
means,
act,
proceeding,
procedure,
manoeuvre,
deed,
expedient
in the sense of strategy
Community involvement is now integral to company strategy.
Synonyms
policy,
procedure,
planning,
programme,
approach,
scheme,
manoeuvring,
grand design
in the sense of system
Definition
a method or set of methods for doing or organizing something