C1 noun フォーマル

procedure

/prəˈsiːdʒər/

A procedure is a series of established actions or steps taken in a specific order to achieve a particular result. It is commonly used in professional, scientific, or legal contexts to describe the correct and consistent way to perform a task.

例文

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1

Checking your tire pressure is a simple procedure that can improve fuel efficiency.

Checking your tire pressure is a simple procedure that can improve fuel efficiency.

2

The committee has established a strict procedure for addressing grievances within the department.

The committee has established a strict procedure for addressing grievances within the department.

3

What's the procedure for getting a refund around here?

What's the procedure for getting a refund around here?

語族

名詞
procedure
Verb
proceed
副詞
procedurally
形容詞
procedural
関連
proceedings
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'pro' in procedure as 'program'—just as a computer follows a program, a person follows a procedure step-by-step.

クイックテスト

The hospital's safety ______ requires all staff to sanitize their hands before entering the ward.

正解!

正解は: procedure

例文

1

Checking your tire pressure is a simple procedure that can improve fuel efficiency.

everyday

Checking your tire pressure is a simple procedure that can improve fuel efficiency.

2

The committee has established a strict procedure for addressing grievances within the department.

formal

The committee has established a strict procedure for addressing grievances within the department.

3

What's the procedure for getting a refund around here?

informal

What's the procedure for getting a refund around here?

4

The experimental procedure must be followed precisely to ensure the reliability of the results.

academic

The experimental procedure must be followed precisely to ensure the reliability of the results.

5

We need to streamline our procurement procedure to reduce operational costs.

business

We need to streamline our procurement procedure to reduce operational costs.

語族

名詞
procedure
Verb
proceed
副詞
procedurally
形容詞
procedural
関連
proceedings

よく使う組み合わせ

standard operating procedure the established method for a specific task
follow a procedure to adhere to a set of rules or steps
surgical procedure a medical operation
legal procedure the rules for conducting a court case
safety procedure steps taken to ensure protection and safety

よく使うフレーズ

the procedure for

the way to do something

established procedure

a long-standing way of doing things

correct procedure

the proper or official method

よく混同される語

procedure vs process

A process is a general series of events leading to a result, whereas a procedure is a specific, formal set of instructions to be followed by a person.

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使い方のコツ

Procedure is typically used when there is an official or technical way of doing things. It implies that there is a 'right' way and a 'wrong' way to complete the task.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the verb 'proceed' when they mean to describe the noun 'procedure,' or they use 'process' when referring to strict administrative steps.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'pro' in procedure as 'program'—just as a computer follows a program, a person follows a procedure step-by-step.

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語源

From the Old French 'proceder', derived from the Latin 'procedere', meaning 'to go forward'.

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: procedures) Often followed by 'for' + -ing (e.g., procedure for hiring) Frequently used with the verb 'undergo' (e.g., undergo a procedure)
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文化的な背景

In corporate environments, the acronym SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) is highly common and refers to the mandatory steps for any business task.

クイックテスト

The hospital's safety ______ requires all staff to sanitize their hands before entering the ward.

正解!

正解は: procedure

関連フレーズ

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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