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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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It was through this group she did the majority of her research into the procedure, while waiting to hear back from her GP about having surgery on the NHS.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

His historical legacy rests not only on his mastery of parliamentary procedure, but on his deployment of the upper chamber’s prerogatives with lethal precision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The NHS says a private breast reduction procedure in the UK costs "around £6,500", not including consultations or follow-up care.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Several groups, including Vietnam War veterans, have also sued to block the project, arguing it has not followed proper procedure and would disrupt the view from Arlington National Cemetery.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“If procedure hasn’t changed, they’ll do a quick head count at the first checkpoint, then a second count at the next checkpoint, where they’ll search the interior and undercarriage for any contraband.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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