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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This is pretty much standard operating procedure for DJI releases in 2025.
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PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Create standard operating procedures for every recurring task.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati Parks created standard operating procedures for sewer overflows in the Burnet Woods Valley in February and first used them after the overflow in April this year.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Since then, the district fell behind on most of the goals in its corrective action plan — including moving toward an accounting system aligned with state requirements, documenting standard operating procedures and training staff on new processes.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Create standard operating procedures for every recurring task.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati Parks created standard operating procedures for sewer overflows in the Burnet Woods Valley in February and first used them after the overflow in April this year.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Since then, the district fell behind on most of the goals in its corrective action plan — including moving toward an accounting system aligned with state requirements, documenting standard operating procedures and training staff on new processes.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Standard operating procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard%20operating%20procedure. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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