Thesaurus results for PROCEDURE

procedure

noun

prə-ˈsē-jər

Definition of procedure

as in process

a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed

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a way of acting or proceeding followed standard procedure for dealing with a consumer complaint

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Recent Examples of procedure The commission was supposed to submit quarterly reports to the attorney general, but faces no obligation to publicly disclose its procedures, decision-making process, or the identities of fund recipients. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 With the expansion, AGH now operates three cath labs, three EP labs, two multiprocedural rooms and a hybrid surgical suite that can be used for either cath or EP procedures. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Several months earlier, county auditors identified lax accounting procedures that resulted in LAHSA’s failure to pay its contractors on time. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The Republican National Committee began laying the groundwork earlier this year, voting at its winter meeting in January to make such an event possible by amending procedures centered around quadrennial presidential nominating conventions. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for procedure

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For many steps in the process at Hyundai’s sprawling Georgia auto factory, vehicles take shape without a person in sight.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
But even by the standards of the state’s direct democracy process, the 2026 election stands out.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of process

Noun

Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Eligible for a maximum of two four-year terms, the president implements policies within the framework set out by the supreme leader and spearheads Iran’s diplomacy.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of policy

Noun

Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Engineers could compare different surface coatings and fabrication methods to identify options that produce the least electrical noise, helping improve the performance of future quantum computers and quantum sensing technologies.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of method

Noun

The News & Observer previously covered the methodology of sanitation scores.

— Eva Flowe July 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Our methodologies Below are CNBC Select's methodologies for choosing and ranking our best mortgages for first-time homebuyers and our mortgage reviews.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of methodology

Noun

Brazilians have been instrumental in boosting his social media following and the country’s news program Fantastico sent a reporter and crew to Cape Verde to profile his family.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Chef Laura LeSire helms the hotel's pastry and dessert program.

— Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of program

Noun

Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

The first is the trip to Lima with covered plane tickets, hotel accommodations, a trip to the Caravedo distillery and a 10-course lunch at Chef Acurio’s restaurant, Astrid & Gaston.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Employees need to be able to recognize threats, make smart decisions and respond confidently when a suspicious message, request or interaction shows up in the course of a normal workday.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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