plural procedures
1
: a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order : an established or accepted way of doing something
Installing a car battery is a simple procedure.
What is the procedure for applying for a loan?
New employees are taught the proper safety procedures.
We must follow proper court/legal/parliamentary procedure.
An identity check is standard police procedure.
2
: a medical treatment or operation
the procedure for treating a burn
surgical procedures
The procedure will take two hours.
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/procedure. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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