procedural (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

Definition

Relating to or done according to a system of fixed rules and sequences.

Examples

• The company has strict procedural guidelines for hiring new employees.

• The investigation was criticized for its lack of procedural fairness.

• We need to ensure all procedural steps are followed correctly before the merger is finalized.

How to Use procedural

procedural fairness (collocation)

The principle that the law must be applied evenly and impartially. — "The judge emphasized the importance of procedural fairness in the courtroom."

procedural error (collocation)

A mistake made in the steps or rules of a process. — "The entire project was delayed due to a significant procedural error."

procedural safeguards (collocation)

Measures taken to ensure that a process is carried out correctly and fairly. — "The report outlined the procedural safeguards necessary for data protection."

Synonyms of procedural

Words with a similar meaning to procedural:

• formal
• systematic
• methodical
• routine

Antonyms of procedural

Words with the opposite meaning to procedural:

• improvisational
• arbitrary
• informal

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