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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Singles have replaced slug as the standard operating procedure for a lineup that’s struck just 19 home runs.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
How are they accustomed to doing things here or what is the standard operating procedure of this organization?
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The Permanent Fund chose to hire outside management firms to make the investments, a standard operating procedure that, in this case, would insulate trustees and staff members from lobbying by Alaska businesses seeking money.
—ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
Your new hire should be clear on standard operating procedures (SOPs) in every situation at all times.
—Mustansir Paliwala, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
How are they accustomed to doing things here or what is the standard operating procedure of this organization?
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The Permanent Fund chose to hire outside management firms to make the investments, a standard operating procedure that, in this case, would insulate trustees and staff members from lobbying by Alaska businesses seeking money.
—ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
Your new hire should be clear on standard operating procedures (SOPs) in every situation at all times.
—Mustansir Paliwala, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for standard operating procedure
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“Standard operating procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard%20operating%20procedure. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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