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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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.
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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
One of the most powerful ways to bring order to that chaos is by implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
—Andrey Shelokovskiy, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Trading both players to the Chicago Cubs strayed from most of Houston’s standard operating procedure during its golden era.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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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
One of the most powerful ways to bring order to that chaos is by implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
—Andrey Shelokovskiy, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Trading both players to the Chicago Cubs strayed from most of Houston’s standard operating procedure during its golden era.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 June 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 2 Aug. 2025.
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