procedure

procedure is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Singular procedure

Plural procedures

1. (countable & uncountable) A procedure is a particular way of doing something.

   Because police did not follow procedure, the criminal was set free.

   We have decided on new hiring procedures for employees.

Synonyms

• process
• method

Related words

• procedural
• procedurally
• proceed