Synonyms of procedures

procedures

noun

plural of procedure

1

as in processes

a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result

followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• processes
• methods
• techniques
• operations
• proceedings
• courses
• manners
• systems
• ways
• approaches
• activities
• strategies
• schemes
• programs
• plans
• formulas
• arrangements
• routines
• projects
• modes
• drills
• recipes
• styles
• works
• forms
• designs
• undertakings
• fashions
• movements
• enterprises
• performances
• plots
• blueprints
• layouts
• accomplishments
• achievements
• game plans
• ground plans
• attainments

2

as in policies

a way of acting or proceeding

followed standard procedure for dealing with a consumer complaint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• policies
• methods
• strategies
• methodologies
• programs
• approaches
• courses
• plans
• schemes
• lines
• intentions
• purposes
• designs
• intents
• directions
• blueprints
• pathways
• paths
• tacks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of procedures

Depending on the property, the right solution may be a stronger physical presence, better access control or surveillance, or a combination of personnel, technology and procedures. — Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

After taking down such accounts, companies would write reports and researchers (including us) would publish analyses to explain the evolving tactics, techniques, and procedures of online influence campaigns. — RenÉe Diresta, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Stanton also reviewed Tennessee’s procedures after Lee called off a different execution in 2022 and found the state did not comply with its own lethal injection process. — Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Brown discussed options with Soenen, including academic accommodations, counseling, a no-contact order and formal complaint procedures, according to court documents. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Lee has demanded a review of the execution procedures and indefinitely postponed Pike's execution and another that had been scheduled for this year. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Because eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application procedures vary by state, be sure to follow the instructions provided by local election officials. — Time Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Bowles said Porter County government also needs to spend more money on updating its equipment, procedures and operations, along with addressing employee compensation. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

The Missouri Supreme Court upheld that ban earlier this year in a unanimous ruling that allowed the state to continue prohibiting the procedures. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026