standard operating procedure

noun

: established or prescribed methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or in designated situations

called also standing operating procedure

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That seems to be standard operating procedure at this point. —

Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2024 Additionally, providing tools like checklists, business intelligence reports and standard operating procedures fosters consistency in daily tasks and creates a dependable framework. —

Jim Becker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 The Irish worked for 15 periods in shells, a standard operating procedure for any first practice. —

Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024 Within six months of Madden’s pronouncement, talking to coaches and players—and watching practices—became standard operating procedure across the NFL for broadcast prep. —

Sean Gregory, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for standard operating procedure

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standard operating procedure was in 1939

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