procedures

Meanings

• noun

  A series of steps to be taken in order to accomplish a particular task or objective.

  - "The surgical procedure took several hours to complete."
  - "Following the recipe is essential to making a perfect cake."
  - "The assembly line is a series of interconnected procedures."

• noun

  A legal or administrative process or formal act.

  - "The divorce procedure was long and complicated."
  - "The naturalization procedure for becoming a US citizen involves several steps."
  - "The bankruptcy procedure is governed by specific laws."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with procedures
rehearses , precedes , decreases , increases , applies , surmises

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Variants

List of all variants of procedures that leads to same result
procedure , procedures , 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.

Originally meant 'early steps taken,' from the Latin 'procedere,' meaning 'to go before,' 'to proceed.'

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Trivia

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

1. The term 'procedure' comes from the Latin 'procedere,' meaning 'to go before.'

2. In computer programming, a procedure is a self-contained block of code that performs a specific task.

3. The term 'procedure' is also used in medicine to refer to a medical intervention or treatment.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. process: A series of actions or operations leading to a particular end.

2. protocol: A set of rules governing the format and etiquette of communication between parties.

3. algorithm: A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task.

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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 a significant part of various cultures throughout history. In literature, procedures are often used to describe complex processes or tasks, such as cooking, building, or manufacturing. In art and music, procedures refer to specific techniques or methods used to create a work. For example, in painting, procedures might include specific brushstrokes or techniques for mixing colors.

How to Memorize "procedures"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the steps involved in the procedure, such as assembling a toy, cooking a meal, or completing a form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each step of the procedure with a specific image or mnemonic device to help remember the order.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use acronyms, rhymes, or other mnemonic devices to help remember the steps of the procedure.

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