| procedure | |
| 1. n. A particular method for performing a task. | |
| 2. n. A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end. | |
| 3. n. The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks. | |
| Ensure that you follow procedure when accessing customers' personal information. | |
| 4. n. The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding. | |
| 5. n. (obsolete) That which results; issue; product. | |
| 6. n. (computing) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task. | |
| 7. n. (medicine) A surgical operation. | |
