procedure
noun
pro·ce·dure
prə-ˈsē-jər 
1
a
: a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting
b
: a step in a procedure
2
a
: a series of steps followed in a regular definite order
legal procedure
a surgical procedure
b
: a set of instructions for a computer that has a name by which it can be called into action
3
a
: a traditional or established way of doing things
Examples of procedure in a Sentence
Installing a car battery is a simple procedure.
What is the procedure for applying for a loan?
New employees are taught the proper safety procedures.
We must follow proper court procedure.
An identity check is standard police procedure.
the procedure for treating a burn
The procedure will take two hours.
Recent Examples on the Web
Some research also suggests that anxiety is associated with worse pain across various medical procedures.
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Maya Davis, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
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When a pregnancy is complicated by bleeding, infection or other problems, the health care provider, not the government, must be able to intervene with the most appropriate and timely procedures.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
For a short time, ambulances were diverted from McLaren Port Huron Hospital, and some appointments had to be canceled because physicians couldn't access radiology reports, lab test results or orders for additional testing and procedures.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2024
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Maya Davis, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
Related Stories Bidding procedures to allow for better offers are in place.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 9 Aug. 2024
When a pregnancy is complicated by bleeding, infection or other problems, the health care provider, not the government, must be able to intervene with the most appropriate and timely procedures.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
For a short time, ambulances were diverted from McLaren Port Huron Hospital, and some appointments had to be canceled because physicians couldn't access radiology reports, lab test results or orders for additional testing and procedures.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procedure. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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procedure
noun
pro·ce·dure
prə-ˈsē-jər
1
: a manner or method in which a business or action is carried on
2
a
: a series of steps followed in a regular definite order
the procedure for acquiring a passport
b
: a set of instructions for a computer that has a name by which it can be called into action
procedural
adjective
-ˈsēj-(ə-)rəl
Medical Definition
procedure
noun
pro·ce·dure
prə-ˈsē-jər
1
: a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting
2
: a step in a procedure
especially
: a series of steps followed in a regular definite order
a surgical procedure
a therapeutic procedure
Legal Definition
procedure
noun
pro·ce·dure
prə-ˈsē-jər
1
: one or more methods or steps for the enforcement or administration of rights, duties, justice, or laws
civil procedure
police procedure
compare procedural law, substantive law
2
: a particular and especially established way of doing something
a medical procedure
security procedures
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