procedure
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
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procedures
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procedures
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROCEDURE
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a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order
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an established or accepted way of doing something
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Installing a car battery is a simple procedure.
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What is the procedure for applying for a loan?
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New employees are taught the proper safety procedures.
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We must follow proper court/legal/parliamentary procedure.
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An identity check is standard police procedure.
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a medical treatment or operation
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the procedure for treating a burn
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surgical procedures
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The procedure will take two hours.
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procedural steps
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Congress will vote on a procedural matter/bill.
