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procedure definition

pro·cedure (prō sē′jər, prə-)

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.

Etymology: Fr procédure < MFr < proceder: see proceed

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Alternate definitions:

law procedure definition - legal

medical procedure definition - medical

telecom procedure definition - telecom

procedure Synonyms

procedure

n.

  1. Method

    fashion, style, mode; see method 2, system 2.

  2. Plan

    course of action, idea, scheme; see plan 2.


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procedure Usage Examples

Preposition: for

  • handling: Businesses should combine pro-active steps with reactive management skills including procedures for effective handling of an investigation.

Converse of object

  • follow: By following the procedure closely the stored pixels inside the envelope can be reached.

Preposition: in

  • place: The ' Report on procedures in place to comply with the Marina Protocol ' outlines the results of the work.

Adjective modifier

  • disciplinary: The Manager will have to deal with disciplinary procedures from time to time.

Noun used with modifier

  • complaint: Full details of the insurer's complaints procedure will be set out in your policy booklet.
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procedure quotes

It is procedure that spells much of the difference between rule by law and rule by whim or caprice.

-Douglas, (George) Norman

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