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US/prəˈsiː.dʒər/
UK/prəˈsiː.dʒə/
the official or usual way of doing something; also a medical operation
In context
Follow the safety procedure if the fire alarm rings.
The visa procedure usually takes about two weeks from start to finish.
It's a simple procedure, and you can go home the same day.
Words that go with procedure
verb + noun
- follow a procedureAll staff must follow the procedure.
adjective + noun
- standard procedureChecking ID is standard procedure here.
- medical procedureThe medical procedure was quick and painless.
noun + noun
- safety procedureEveryone learned the safety procedure on day one.
noun + preposition
- procedure forWhat is the procedure for making a complaint?