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    procedure
    /prəˈsiːdʒə/

    noun

    • 1. an established or official way of doing something: "the police are now reviewing procedures"

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  2. PROCEDURE definition: 1. a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something: 2. a medical…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of PROCEDURE is a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting. How to use procedure in a sentence.

  4. 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.

  5. PROCEDURE meaning: 1. a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something: 2. a medical…. Learn more.

  6. [countable, uncountable] a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way. emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures. Making a complaint is quite a simple procedure. The school in this case did not follow the correct procedure. to follow normal/standard/the proper procedure.

  7. A procedure is a tried and true process or method used to accomplish a particular task. Using sharp metal picks, dentists scrape the plaque from their patients’ teeth. While effective, it’s a procedure most people despise.

  8. 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.