Meaning of the word procedure in English

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procedure

US /prəˈsiː.dʒɚ/

UK /prəˈsiː.dʒɚ/

an established or official way of doing something

Example:

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Follow the correct procedure for submitting your application.

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The company has a strict procedure for handling customer complaints.

Synonym:

method system approach process protocol

a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner

Example:

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The surgical procedure took several hours.

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The emergency procedure was initiated immediately.

Synonym:

operation treatment intervention process

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