procedure meaning

procedure means 'a way of doing something, often in steps or rules'.

procedure :

process, method

noun

▪ Follow the procedure to start the machine.

▪ Follow the steps to start the machine.

▪ The procedure is easy to understand.

▪ The method is easy to understand.

paraphrasing

▪ process – method

▪ routine – set of steps

▪ protocol – rules

▪ system – organized way

procedure

Pronunciation

procedure [prəˈsiː.dʒər]

The stress is on 'cee' and sounds like 'pruh-see-jur'.

Common phrases and grammar about procedure

procedure - Common meaning

noun
process, method

Part of Speech Changes for "procedure"

▪ procedural (adjective) – related to a procedure

▪ procedurally (adverb) – in a way that follows a procedure

Common Expressions with "procedure"

▪ follow a procedure – to do steps in order

▪ safety procedure – rules to stay safe

▪ standard procedure – usual way to do something

▪ emergency procedure – steps to follow in an emergency

Important examples of procedure in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, procedure is often used to describe a method or process in business settings.

▪Please follow the safety procedure.
▪Please follow the safety steps.

Example of a confusing word: process (a series of actions)

▪Please follow the safety process.
▪Please adhere to the safety process.
"Procedure" refers to a specific way of doing something, often with a set sequence of actions or steps, especially in formal or official contexts. In "Please follow the safety procedure," it indicates following a specific set of rules or steps for safety. "Process," while similar, generally refers to a broader series of actions or operations leading to a result. It can be used in similar contexts but may not always imply the same formality or specificity as "procedure." In certain contexts, "process" might be appropriate, but "procedure" is more precise for official or safety-related instructions.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Procedure is a noun often used in TOEIC grammar questions to describe a set of actions or steps.

▪The procedure is outlined in the manual.
▪The steps are explained in the manual.

procedure

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

standard operating procedure

'usual way to do tasks', used in business or technical contexts.

▪The standard operating procedure ensures quality.
▪The usual way to do tasks ensures quality.

go through the motions

means 'to do something without effort or thought', often used in a procedural context.

▪He just went through the motions during the meeting.
▪He did the steps without thinking during the meeting.

Differences between similar words and procedure

procedure

,

process

differences

Procedure refers to a set of steps or rules, while process is a broader term for a series of actions.

procedure
▪We need to follow the procedure for safety.
▪We need to follow the steps for safety.
process
▪The process took several hours.
▪The series of actions took several hours.

procedure

,

method

differences

Procedure is a formal set of steps, while method can be any way of doing something.

procedure
▪The procedure requires careful attention.
▪Her way was quick and efficient.
method
▪Her method was quick and efficient.
▪Her way was quick and efficient.

Words with the same origin as procedure

The origin of procedure

procedure comes from the Latin 'procedere', which means 'to go forward'.

Word structure

It has the prefix pro (forward), root ced (go), and suffix ure (noun), meaning 'to go forward'.

Words with the same origin

The root of procedure is ced (go). Words with the same root include proceed (to continue), recede (to go back), concede (to give in).

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