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Definition & Meaning of "procedure"in English

Procedure
01

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way 

procedure definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
procedures
Examples
The technician followed a detailed procedure to calibrate the equipment accurately. 
02

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury 

procedure definition and meaning

What is a "procedure"?

A procedure is a specific method or set of actions taken to diagnose, treat, or manage a health condition. It can range from a simple test, like taking a blood sample, to more complex operations, such as surgery. Procedures are designed to achieve a particular medical goal, such as relieving symptoms, correcting a problem, or gaining information for diagnosis.

Examples
The surgeon explained the details of the procedure scheduled for tomorrow to remove the appendix. 
03

the prescribed method or rules for conducting legal or parliamentary actions 

Examples
The judge reminded everyone of the correct procedure before the trial began. 
04

a defined sequence of steps in a computer program, often performing a specific function 

Examples
The programmer wrote a procedure to sort the data alphabetically. 
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