procedure

Definition

A particular method for performing a task.

Etymology

From French procédure, from Old French, from Latin procedere (“to go forward, proceed”); see proceed.

Example Sentences

• "One of the hidden glories of Victorian engineering is proper drains. Isolating a city’s effluent and shipping it away in underground sewers has probably saved more lives than any medical procedure except vaccination."
• "Ensure that you follow procedure when accessing customers' personal information."
• "Gracious procedures."

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