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Definition of procedure noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

procedure

noun
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/prəˈsiːdʒə(r)/
 
/prəˈsiːdʒər/
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  1.  
     [countable, uncountable] a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way
    • emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures
    • Making a complaint is quite a simple procedure.
    • The school in this case did not follow the correct procedure.
    • to follow normal/standard/the proper procedure
    • To ensure high quality, all products go through rigorous testing procedures.
    • procedure for (doing) something The procedure for logging on to the network involves a password.
    • under a procedure Any complaint has to be investigated under our complaints procedure.
    • according to a procedure All experiments were performed according to standard procedures.
    see also standard operating procedure
    Extra Examples
    • A straightforward complaints procedure must be established from the outset.
    • An attempt was made to standardize the procedure.
    • Banks began to review their credit procedures.
    • The pilots completed the emergency procedures.
    • There are standard procedures for dismissing staff.
    • If you consult a solicitor, making a will is a simple procedure.
    • She explained the procedure for calling a Special General Meeting.
    • They found the complex procedures bewildering and confusing.
    • This is standard procedure after a customer complaint.
    Topics Scientific researchb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complex
    • complicated
    • simple
    • …
    verb + procedure
    • adopt
    • apply
    • carry out
    • …
    preposition
    • under a/​the procedure
    • procedure for
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  2. [uncountable] the official or formal order or way of doing something, especially in business, law or politics
    • court/legal/parliamentary procedure
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complex
    • complicated
    • simple
    • …
    verb + procedure
    • adopt
    • apply
    • carry out
    • …
    preposition
    • under a/​the procedure
    • procedure for
    See full entry
  3. [countable] (medical) a medical operation
    • a routine surgical procedure
    • to perform/undergo a procedure
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    Extra Examples
    • He could no longer perform delicate procedures such as angioplasty.
    • Women who undergo the procedure may be unable to breastfeed.
    • invasive surgical procedures
    • the most popular cosmetic procedure in the nation
    Topics Healthcareb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complex
    • complicated
    • simple
    • …
    verb + procedure
    • adopt
    • apply
    • carry out
    • …
    preposition
    • under a/​the procedure
    • procedure for
    See full entry
    4. Word Originlate 16th cent.: from French procédure, from procéder, from Latin procedere, from pro- ‘forward’ + cedere ‘go’.
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