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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Document Key Processes And Standard Procedures Companies must ensure thorough documentation of all key processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Delay, deny or ignore — that’s the new standard operating procedure for the Executive Office of the Governor.
—Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Morrison seems well-suited for the Bills’ standard operating procedure of zone coverage.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Delay, deny, or ignore — that’s the new standard operating procedure for the Executive Office of the Governor (EOG).
—Bobby Block, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Delay, deny or ignore — that’s the new standard operating procedure for the Executive Office of the Governor.
—Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Morrison seems well-suited for the Bills’ standard operating procedure of zone coverage.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Delay, deny, or ignore — that’s the new standard operating procedure for the Executive Office of the Governor (EOG).
—Bobby Block, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Standard operating procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard%20operating%20procedure. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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