First Known Use: circa 1611
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procedure
noun pro·ce·dure \prə-ˈsē-jər\
: a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order : an established or accepted way of doing something
: a medical treatment or operation
Full Definition of PROCEDURE
1
a : a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting b : a step in a procedure
2
a : a series of steps followed in a regular definite order <legal procedure> <a surgical procedure> b : a set of instructions for a computer that has a name by which it can be called into action
3
a : a traditional or established way of doing things b : protocol 3a
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Origin of PROCEDURE
French procédure, from Middle French, from proceder
Related to PROCEDURE
- Synonyms
- course, operation, process, proceeding
Rhymes with PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE Defined for Kids
procedure
noun pro·ce·dure \prə-ˈsē-jər\
Definition of PROCEDURE for Kids
: an action or series of actions for doing or accomplishing something <What is the procedure for school enrollment?>
Medical Dictionary
procedure
noun pro·ce·dure \prə-ˈsē-jər\
Medical Definition of PROCEDURE
1
: a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting
2
: a step in a procedure; especially : a series of steps followed in a regular definite order <a surgical procedure> <a therapeutic procedure>
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