procedure

[prəˈsiːdʒə(r)]

procedure Definition

• 1. an established or official way of doing something
• 2. a medical operation

Using procedure: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "procedure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The procedure for applying to the university is straightforward.

• Example

  The doctor will perform a surgical procedure on her knee.

• Example

  The company has implemented new procedures for handling customer complaints.

procedure Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for procedure

• process
• method
• system
• technique
• protocol

Antonyms for procedure

• disorder
• chaos

Idioms Using procedure

• go through the proper channels

  follow the correct procedures or hierarchy when making a request or complaint

  Example

  If you want to file a complaint, you need to go through the proper channels.

• by the book

  in accordance with established rules or procedures

  Example

  The police officer followed the protocol by the book.

• cut corners

  to do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often by ignoring rules or leaving out important parts

  Example

  We can't cut corners on safety procedures.

Phrases with procedure

• standard operating procedure (SOP)

  a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex routine operations

  Example

  The company's SOP for handling customer complaints has been updated.

• due process

  fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement

  Example

  The accused has the right to due process under the law.

• procedural justice

  the perceived fairness of the processes and procedures used to make decisions

  Example

  The employees were satisfied with the procedural justice of the promotion process.

Origins of procedure

from Old French 'proceder', meaning 'to proceed'

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Summary: procedure in Brief

The term 'procedure' [prəˈsiːdʒə(r)] refers to an established or official way of doing something, such as applying to a university or handling customer complaints. It can also refer to a medical operation, like a surgical procedure. Phrases like 'standard operating procedure' and 'due process' are common, and idioms like 'go through the proper channels' and 'by the book' denote following established rules. 'Cut corners' is an idiom that means to ignore rules or leave out important parts.