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

The Norwood procedure is generally the first of those surgeries and is performed shortly after birth. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

That often leads them to spend time troubleshooting the procedure and trying slightly different conditions to get useful data. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026

Joe sponsored and advanced important legislation in civil law, criminal law and procedure, family law, estates and trusts, corporate law and real estate. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026

Health care workers should sanitize their hands before and after patient contact regardless of whether that contact involves a handshake, a physical examination, or a procedure. — Zain Khawaja, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026