Meaning & use
procedure
An established series of steps followed in a particular order to complete a task or process.
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Employees must follow the safety procedure before operating heavy machinery.
The hospital outlined the procedure for admitting a new patient.
A note on using this word
Procedure also refers to a medical treatment or minor operation, as in 'a routine dental procedure.'
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