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Synonyms of procedure

9 similar words

Another word for procedure is algorithm. Other synonyms of procedure are routine, subroutine, operation, function and process.

Synonyms and similar words for procedure

nounA particular method for performing a task.

  • algorithmA collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational...
  • method
  • process
  • routineA set of instructions designed to perform a specific task; a subroutine.

nounThe set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or...

  • protocolThe original notes of observations made during an experiment.

nounMore synonyms

  • functionA routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
  • sub
  • subroutineA section of code, called by the main body of a program, that implements a task.
  • operationA surgical procedure.

Meaning of procedure

  1. noun A particular method for performing a task.
  2. noun A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.
  3. noun The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.

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Questions about synonyms of procedure

What is another word for procedure?
Procedure has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as algorithm, routine, subroutine, operation, function, process and method.
What does procedure mean?
Procedure means a particular method for performing a task.

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