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.
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Teachers like Jones point to several recent policy and procedure changes as sources of concern.
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Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
This can often be done by mail, in person, or electronically, depending on your county's procedures.
—Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The da Vinci surgical robot, designed for minimally invasive procedures, relies on Harmonic Drives in its arms, giving it delicate micro-movements with zero backlash for the utmost precision while performing minimally invasive operations on people.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Kamala was euthanized in the Zoo’s Elephant Barn, and the other six Asian elephants in her herd were allowed to spend time with her body after the procedure.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
This can often be done by mail, in person, or electronically, depending on your county's procedures.
—Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The da Vinci surgical robot, designed for minimally invasive procedures, relies on Harmonic Drives in its arms, giving it delicate micro-movements with zero backlash for the utmost precision while performing minimally invasive operations on people.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Kamala was euthanized in the Zoo’s Elephant Barn, and the other six Asian elephants in her herd were allowed to spend time with her body after the procedure.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for procedure
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procedure. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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