Synonyms of procedure

procedure

noun

prə-ˈsē-jər 

1

as in process

a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result

followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• process
• method
• technique
• operation
• course
• proceeding
• manner
• approach
• system
• way
• scheme
• program
• routine
• strategy
• project
• plan
• formula
• mode
• arrangement
• activity
• drill
• fashion
• style
• design
• undertaking
• layout
• performance
• work
• recipe
• functioning
• form
• enterprise
• movement
• plot
• blueprint
• achievement
• game plan
• ground plan
• accomplishment
• attainment

2

as in policy

a way of acting or proceeding

followed standard procedure for dealing with a consumer complaint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• policy
• method
• methodology
• program
• strategy
• approach
• course
• plan
• scheme
• line
• intention
• intent
• purpose
• design
• blueprint
• direction
• path
• pathway
• tack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of procedure

And the two parties are allowed to have people assigned to assist them throughout the procedures, allowing each side an opportunity to tell their story, present evidence and cross examine the accuser, the accused, as well as witnesses. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Review medical bills and insurance statements Look for unfamiliar medical appointments, prescriptions, procedures or insurance claims. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

An agreement reached that June required Alaska to bring those procedures into compliance with the NVRA. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Oct. 2026

Half underwent an invasive procedure such as biopsies, endoscopies, or surgery. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026