Meaning & Definition of word "Procedure"

Procedure

/prəˈsiː.dʒər/

1. A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
- Example: The surgeon explained the procedure that would be followed during the operation.
2. A legal or formal method of doing something.
- Example: The committee will follow the proper procedure for evaluating the proposals.
3. A set sequence of steps to achieve a specific task, especially in a technical or scientific context.
- Example: Please read through the procedure carefully before beginning the experiment.
4. An established or official way of doing something.
- Example: The office has a procedure for handling customer complaints that employees must adhere to.
5. A surgical operation.
- Example: He will undergo a routine procedure to remove his gallbladder.

The word 'procedure' comes from the Latin 'procedere', meaning 'to go forward'.

standard operating procedure:

Officially established rules for an organization.

procedure manual:

A book detailing the processes to be followed.

procedure code:

A system used in legal contexts for identifying procedures.

protocol:

A set of rules governing the exchange of data.

methodology:

A system of methods used in a particular area of study.

Meaning: In surgery, referring to specific techniques or methods used.

Example Sentence: The doc was talking about his go-to procedure for minimally invasive surgeries.

Meaning: An official way to do things that seems unnecessarily complicated.

Example Sentence: I had to follow all these ridiculous procedures just to get my refund.