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standard procedure
/ˈstændərd prəˈsiːdʒər/
a routine or established way of doing something
The hospital follows standard procedures for patient intake.
The hospital uses established routines for admitting patients.
formal
a set of steps or actions that are routinely followed in a particular situation
In case of a fire, the standard procedure is to evacuate the building immediately.
When there is a fire, the routine action is to leave the building right away.
The lab technician performed the standard procedure for blood sample analysis.
The lab technician followed the established steps for analyzing blood samples.
Often used in professional, medical, or technical contexts to describe protocols or routines.
Collocations
follow standard procedureto adhere to the established stepsviolate standard procedureto disregard the established steps
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'standard procedure' for formal or professional routines. For casual routines, consider 'routine' or 'process'.
Gold Rule
Precision in Context
Always specify the context when using 'standard procedure' to avoid ambiguity.
Word Origin
From 'standard' (established norm) + 'procedure' (series of steps). The phrase emerged in the mid-20th century to describe formalized routines in professional settings.
Usage Notes
Common in formal contexts such as healthcare, engineering, and business. Avoid using it for casual or informal routines.
Word Breakdown
standard
established or widely accepted
rootprocedure
a series of steps or actions
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