procedure

Meanings

• Noun

  A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

  - "The surgical procedure took several hours to complete."
  - "Following the recipe is essential for baking a perfect cake."

• Noun

  A formal set of instructions or rules to be followed.

  - "The company has strict procedures for handling customer complaints."
  - "The court followed the legal procedure in the trial."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

function , method , routine , sub , subroutine , operation , algorithm , method , process , routine , protocol

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with procedure
rehearse , persevere , applause

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Variants

List of all variants of procedure that leads to same result
procedure , procedures , procedural face mask , procedural face masks , procedural mask , procedural masks , procedure face mask , procedure face masks , procedure mask , procedure masks , standard operating procedure , standard operating procedures , standing operating procedure

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'procedere', meaning 'to go before, to proceed'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the longest surgical procedure on record lasted over 80 hours?

2. The term 'procedure' is also used in computer programming to refer to a series of instructions for the processor to execute.

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Related Concepts

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1. protocol: A set of rules or conventions for communication between different systems or entities.

2. algorithm: A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or achieving a specific outcome.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Procedures have been used in various aspects of life and culture, from religious rituals and ceremonies to legal proceedings and scientific experiments.

How to Memorize "procedure"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize each step in order, like a movie in your head.
   - Imagine yourself performing each action in the procedure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each step with a specific image or memory.
   - Link each action to a memorable phrase or acronym.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help remember the sequence of steps.
   - Use the PEMDAS mnemonic to remember the order of mathematical operations.

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