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Synonyms for procedure

  • noun

Most common

method technique routine proceeding operation sub protocol

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Routine — A particular method for performing a task

process, routine, method, proceeding, technique, action, step, practice US, practise UK, methodology, order, algorithm, conduct, course, act, measure, race

2. Function

function, subroutine, subprogram

Other

operation, protocol, course of action, usage, sub

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A particular method for performing a task.

  2. n. 2

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

Related words

Word family
procedural proceed process procession
Phrases
procedure call remote procedure call surgical procedure collection procedure parliamentary procedure procedure mask procedure word voice procedure alphabet

Forms

Plural
procedures → processes, routines, methods, proceedings…

Example sentences

  • method There must be a defect in the experimental method.
  • technique The surgeon's suture technique minimizes scarring.
  • routine His comedy routine has got a lot better over time.
  • proceeding Consider your decision carefully before proceeding.
  • operation The system will go into operation in a short time.
  • sub Berber traders spread Islam in sub-Saharan Africa.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
procedurefalling
methodfalling
techniquefalling
routinesteady
proceedingfalling
operationfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
act1, sub1
4 letters
step1, race1
5 letters
order2, usage2
6 letters
course1, action2, method2
7 letters
process2, measure2, conduct2, routine2
8 letters
practice2, function2, protocol3, practise2
9 letters
operation4, technique2, algorithm4
10 letters
proceeding3, subroutine3, subprogram
11 letters
methodology5

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (order2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
procédure
Español
procedimiento
Deutsch
Prozedur
Català
procediment