procedure
UK: prəˈsiːdʒə | US: prəˈsidʒər
n. a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner
n. a surgical operation
n. a formal or official way of doing something
The word "procedure" originates from Latin procedere ("to go forward"), composed of pro- (forward) and cedere (to go). The suffix -ure was added in Old French to form a noun indicating an action or process. Over time, it evolved to mean a formal method or sequence of steps, reflecting the idea of moving forward systematically.
The hospital has strict procedures for admitting patients.
Follow the correct procedure to submit your application.
The legal procedure took longer than expected.
She explained the safety procedures before the experiment.
The new software simplifies the backup procedure.