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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Operators can visualize the process (assembly, equipment & controls), and training can be performed using standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the station environment.
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Manojdeep Jasrotia, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Visiting police for high-profile events are normally required to follow Milwaukee standard operating procedures.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2024
Admittedly, standard operating procedure does not apply to ASU.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Little oversight at med spas There are no federal health regulations or standard operating procedures for med spas, said Alex Thiersch, the chief executive of the American Med Spa Association.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2024
The reality is that ghosting has become unofficial standard operating procedures.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
His lawyer’s motions are considered standard operating procedure in all criminal cases, where such defense strategies are almost always rejected.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024
Consider a scenario in which a healthcare employee fails to read the documentation on asset compliance conditions and inventory management within the organization’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
The ordering of a drug and alcohol evaluation is standard operating procedure in a case like this.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 29 July 2023
Manojdeep Jasrotia, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Visiting police for high-profile events are normally required to follow Milwaukee standard operating procedures.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2024
Admittedly, standard operating procedure does not apply to ASU.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Little oversight at med spas There are no federal health regulations or standard operating procedures for med spas, said Alex Thiersch, the chief executive of the American Med Spa Association.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2024
The reality is that ghosting has become unofficial standard operating procedures.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
His lawyer’s motions are considered standard operating procedure in all criminal cases, where such defense strategies are almost always rejected.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024
Consider a scenario in which a healthcare employee fails to read the documentation on asset compliance conditions and inventory management within the organization’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
The ordering of a drug and alcohol evaluation is standard operating procedure in a case like this.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 29 July 2023
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“Standard operating procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard%20operating%20procedure. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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