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What is another word for Procedure? – 117 Procedure Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    method process routine protocol technique approach system procedure policy practice custom tradition convention standard guideline regulation rule step stages operation course action measure maneuver tactic strategy plan blueprint scheme format layout arrangement organization.

    Meaning of Procedure

    A procedure is a series of actions or operations taken to achieve a specific goal or outcome.

    Definitions

    • A series of actions or operations taken to achieve a specific goal or outcome
    • A particular way of doing something
    • A medical treatment or operation
    • A formal or official way of doing something

    Etymology of Procedure

    The word "procedure" originated from the Old French word "procedure", which is derived from the Latin words "pro" (forward) and "cedere" (to go)
    Historically, the term has been used to describe a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a specific goal or outcome, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 15th century.

    Example Uses

    • The company has a strict procedure for handling customer complaints
    • The doctor explained the procedure for the surgery
    • The new employee had to follow a procedure to set up her computer

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    chaos disorder randomness spontaneity informality disorganization irregularity unpredictability arbitrariness capriciousness impulsiveness lack of planning absence of protocol neglect of rules disobedience noncompliance unconventionality unorthodoxy unconformity.

    Related Nouns

    protocol policy practice custom tradition convention standard guideline regulation rule step stage operation course action measure maneuver tactic strategy plan blueprint scheme format layout arrangement.

    Related Verbs

    follow establish implement execute carry out perform conduct undertake pursue adopt prescribe dictate regulate govern manage direct oversee supervise monitor control.

    Related Adjectives

    official formal standard regular routine systematic methodical organized structured planned deliberate intentional purposeful strategic tactical procedural operational administrative managerial regulatory.