procedure

noun

A particular method for performing a task.

A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.

(uncountable) The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.

(computing) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task, but does not return a value.

The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.

(medicine) A surgical operation.

(obsolete) That which results; issue; product.

Roots

propro- · Latin · forth, forward cedo-ced · Latin · go, yield

Synonyms for procedure

operationn processn routineadj methodn proceedingn

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