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| definition 1: |
a way or act of proceeding.
There will be a meeting to discuss procedure with respect to the reorganization of the company.- synonyms:
- method, plan
- similar words:
- approach, guideline, manner, methodology, mode, modus operandi, order, policy, practice, rule, strategy
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| definition 2: |
a series of actions, usually carried out in a set order, established or required for the accomplishment of a particular goal; course of action.
Have you studied the procedure for evacuating the building during a fire?My surgeon has a good deal of experience with this particular procedure.
- synonyms:
- method, operation, process, routine, system
- similar words:
- approach, means, measures, methodology, mode, modus operandi, path, platform, practice, proceeding, rule of thumb, step, strategy, technique, way
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| definition 3: |
an official or fixed course of action in business, law, or legislation.
These actions are simply part of court procedure.- similar words:
- methodology, methods, process, routine, SOP, system
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| related words: |
convention, etiquette, form, habit, operation, performance, plan, proceeding, tack |
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| derivations: |
procedural (adj.), procedurally (adv.) |
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