pro·ce·dure 
/prəˈsi:ʤɚ/ noun
plural pro·ce·dures /prəˈsi:ʤɚ/ noun 1 : a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order : an established or accepted way of doing something [count] ▪ 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. [noncount] ▪ We must follow proper court/legal/parliamentary procedure. ▪ An identity check is standard police procedure. 2 [count] : a medical treatment or operation
▪ the procedure for treating a burn ▪ surgical procedures ▪ The procedure will take two hours.
▪ the procedure for treating a burn ▪ surgical procedures ▪ The procedure will take two hours.
— pro·ce·dur·al /prəˈsi:ʤərəl/ adjective always used before a noun formal
▪ procedural steps ▪ Congress will vote on a procedural matter/bill.
/prəˈsi:ʤərəl/ adjective always used before a noun formal ▪ procedural steps ▪ Congress will vote on a procedural matter/bill.
