procedure
noun
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Definition of procedure
1a
: a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting
b
: a step in a procedure
2a
: a series of steps followed in a regular definite order
legal procedure a surgical procedure
b
: a set of instructions for a computer that has a name by which it can be called into action
3a
: a traditional or established way of doing things
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Examples of procedure in a Sentence
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 procedure.
An identity check is standard police procedure.
the procedure for treating a burn
The procedure will take two hours.
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The prosecutor said in court paperwork that Soper was part of Madeira’s purchase procedure because the treasurer verified that funds to be paid Hard Warehouse Technologies were available and co-signed the checks with Moeller. — Jeanne Houck, Cincinnati.com, "Madeira treasurer accused of conflict of interest resigns after conviction," 11 Sep. 2019 Bercow determines which amendments will be voted on and who will be called upon to speak, and uses his position to silence rabble rousers and rule on questions of parliamentary procedure. — Washington Post, "End of an era: UK House Speaker John Bercow to step down," 9 Sep. 2019 The suspect is in custody and pending completion of warrant procedures for assault. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, "Dispute in Birmingham pediatrician’s office leaves woman stabbed, suspect in custody," 9 Sep. 2019 But there will be more skirmishing, more ransacking of obscure parliamentary procedure in the next few days. — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, "Boris Johnson’s Brexit Carnage," 6 Sep. 2019 There's encouraging news for patients who have weight loss surgery: A new study finds the benefits of the procedure include decreased risks of heart attacks and strokes as well as healthier blood sugar levels. — Jonathan Lapook, CBS News, "Study finds weight loss surgery decreases risk of heart attack and stroke," 2 Sep. 2019 In 2018 a new code of procedure gave courts powers to reject civil filings more easily. — The Economist, "How Viktor Orban hollowed out Hungary’s democracy," 29 Aug. 2019 Doctors, for their part, had to be sure to explain the potential risks of the procedure. — Linda Carroll, NBC News, "There were no guidelines for fecal transplants. Then, a patient died.," 25 Aug. 2019 Among its recommendations to the FAA is rotor/blade guards for such drones and development of medical mitigation procedures. — Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, "What Happens When a Drone Crashes Into Your Face?," 22 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'procedure.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for procedure
procedure
noun
English Language Learners Definition of procedure
: a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order : an established or accepted way of doing something
: a medical treatment or operation
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procedure
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Kids Definition of procedure
: an action or series of actions for doing or accomplishing something
What is the procedure for school enrollment?
procedure
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Medical Definition of procedure
1
: a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting
2
: a step in a procedure
especially
: a series of steps followed in a regular definite order
a surgical procedure a therapeutic procedure
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procedure
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Legal Definition of procedure
1
: one or more methods or steps for the enforcement or administration of rights, duties, justice, or laws
civil procedure police procedure
— compare procedural law, substantive law
2
: a particular and especially established way of doing something
a medical procedure security procedures