procedure
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British pronunciation
/pɹəsˈiːd‍ʒɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "procedure"in English

Procedure
01

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.

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The surgeon explained the details of the procedure scheduled for tomorrow to remove the appendix.
She underwent a minimally invasive procedure to repair a torn ligament in her knee.
02

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

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The technician followed a detailed procedure to calibrate the equipment accurately.
The laboratory has a standardized procedure for testing samples to ensure consistent results.
03

the prescribed method or rules for conducting legal or parliamentary actions

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The judge reminded everyone of the correct procedure before the trial began.
Parliamentary procedure dictates how motions are proposed and voted on.
04

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

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The programmer wrote a procedure to sort the data alphabetically.
Each procedure in the code must be tested separately.
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