procedure

pro·ce·dure

noun \prə-ˈsē-jər\

Definition of PROCEDURE

1

a : a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting

b : a step in a procedure

2

a : a series of steps followed in a regular definite order <legal procedure> <a surgical procedure>

b : a set of instructions for a computer that has a name by which it can be called into action

3

a : a traditional or established way of doing things

b : protocol 3a

Examples of PROCEDURE

1. Installing a car battery is a simple procedure.
2. What is the procedure for applying for a loan?
3. New employees are taught the proper safety procedures.
4. We must follow proper court procedure.
5. An identity check is standard police procedure.
6. the procedure for treating a burn
7. The procedure will take two hours.

Origin of PROCEDURE

French procédure, from Middle French, from proceder

First Known Use: circa 1611

Related to PROCEDURE

Synonyms

course, operation, process, proceeding

Related Words

drill, routine; fashion, form, manner, method, mode, style, system, technique, way; approach, arrangement, blueprint, design, formula, game plan, ground plan, layout, plan, plot, program, project, recipe, scheme, strategy; accomplishment, achievement, attainment, enterprise, performance, undertaking, work; activity, functioning, movement

Rhymes with PROCEDURE

besieger

pro·ce·dure

noun \prə-ˈsē-jər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PROCEDURE

1

: a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting

2

: a step in a procedure; especially : a series of steps followed in a regular definite order <a surgical procedure> <a therapeutic procedure>