procédure

Definitions of procédure
  1. noun
    a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
    synonyms: fonction
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    logiciel, software
    (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
  2. noun
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    synonyms: processus, procédé
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    calcul
    the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
    approche, manière d'aborder, méthode, procédé
    a procedure for operating something or for dealing with a given situation
    raidissement
    the act of becoming stiff
    routine
    an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
    opération
    a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body
    respiration artificielle
    an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially
    opération, opération mathématique
    (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods
    routine, train-train
    a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape
    algorithme
    a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
    type of:
    activité, occupation
    any specific behavior
  3. noun
    a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings
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    procédure légale
    (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
  4. noun
    a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work
    synonyms: fonctionnement, opération, performance
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    travail
    activity directed toward making or doing something
  5. noun
    a procedure for operating something or for dealing with a given situation
    synonyms: approche, manière d'aborder, méthode, procédé
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    type of:
    processus, procédé
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
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