Kilo Lingo

/prəˈsiːdʒə/

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Translation

The correct set of steps you follow to do something in the proper way.

Word origin

From French procedure, from Latin procedere, meaning to go forward.

Origin
Latin
Root
procedere
English cognates
proceed, process

Examples

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You follow a procedure, step by step, in the right order.

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In a hospital, a procedure often means a medical operation.

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A procedure for doing something is the official way to do it.

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This word is part of lesson 46.