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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These revisions are standard operating procedure, and happen every month.
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Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The companies that get this right define values in terms of observable actions and standard operating procedures!
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
In the context of ADAS and diagnostics, this can mean implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for calibration workflows, using visual work instructions to improve technician consistency and reducing cycle time through dedicated calibration zones or mobile calibration rigs.
—Brunno Moretti, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Duties include reviewing system logs, troubleshooting software issues and utilizing standard operating procedures.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
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Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The companies that get this right define values in terms of observable actions and standard operating procedures!
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
In the context of ADAS and diagnostics, this can mean implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for calibration workflows, using visual work instructions to improve technician consistency and reducing cycle time through dedicated calibration zones or mobile calibration rigs.
—Brunno Moretti, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Duties include reviewing system logs, troubleshooting software issues and utilizing standard operating procedures.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 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 15 Aug. 2025.
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