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procedure

[pruh-see-jer] / prəˈsi dʒər /


Usage

What are other ways to say procedure? The noun procedure usually implies a formal or set order of doing a thing, a method of conducting affairs: parliamentary procedure. A process is a series of progressive and interdependent steps by which an end is attained: a chemical process. Proceeding (usually plural) applies to what goes on or takes place on a given occasion or to the records of the occasion: Proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences.

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Nearly a year after having the outpatient procedure on her right knee, she says the result feels almost the same as the total knee replacement she previously underwent on her left knee.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

That is to stay above police helicopters, under commercial flights, and still have enough space in case they need to perform an emergency autorotation procedure.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

If the engine were to fail, for example, a pilot can sometimes perform an “autorotation” procedure to use altitude and forward momentum to force the rotors to turn, easing their descent.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

They offer deinfibulation - a procedure that can be carried out during pregnancy that to separate fused tissue and enable safer births.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Being at the delicate cerebral stage, it was time for the Headmistress to take over and the Cardinals to carry out the procedure.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

“We now have working procedures set up, we have terms of reference, we’re actually going through and we’re picking a relatively small subset of goods where America and China agree we should be trading,” U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

British Veterinary Association President Dr Rob Williams said veterinary practices were already largely working to the CMA's remedies, including the orders relating to complaints handling, price estimates for routine procedures and prescription costs.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

It must still go through parliamentary procedures in Denmark and Greenland before taking effect.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2026

While pilots and instructors stress standardizing procedures and flight paths, news incidents like police chases, fires, and crashes force pilots into new conditions during every flight.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Strict procedures would be followed to prevent new bacteria from infecting his body.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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