procedure

procedure is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /prəˈsiːd͡ʒə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /prəˈsid͡ʒɚ/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: pro‧ced‧ure

Noun

Singular procedure

Plural procedures

Procedure is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. (countable & uncountable) A procedure is a particular way of doing something.
   • Synonyms: process and method

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

   We have decided on new hiring procedures for employees.

Related words

• procedural
• procedurally
• proceed