procedure

Universal Words noun 1 [C,U] ~ (for sth) a way of doing sth, especially the usual or correct way: maintenance procedures * emergency / safety / disciplinary procedures * to follow normal / standard / accepted procedure * Making a complaint is quite a simple procedure. * The procedure for logging on to the network usually involves a password. 2 [U] the official or formal order or way of doing sth, especially in business, law or politics: court / legal / parliamentary procedure 3 [C] (medical) a medical operation: to perform a routine surgical procedure procedural adjective (formal): procedural matters / rules