Procedural
/prəˈsiːdʒərəl/
Definitions
Relating to a series of actions conducted in a certain order or following a specific method.
/prəˈsiːdʒərəl/
Relating to an established or official way of doing something.
The company implemented a procedural change to improve efficiency.
💡 Simply: Imagine a recipe! A procedural process is like following the recipe step-by-step. It means things are done in a certain order or a specific way.
👶 For kids: When something is procedural, it means there's a special set of steps you have to follow to get something done. Like brushing your teeth!
More Examples
The procedural guidelines for this experiment are clearly outlined.
The software is based on a procedural approach to data processing.
How It's Used
"The court followed the procedural rules for the trial."
"Procedural programming uses a step-by-step approach to solve problems."
"We need to ensure all procedural aspects of this project are adhered to."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
procedural error
A mistake made in following established procedures.
"The trial was delayed due to a procedural error by the defense attorney."
procedural justice
The idea of fairness in the processes used to resolve disputes
"Police training emphasized procedural justice to improve community relations."
From Latin *procedere* ('to proceed'), influenced by French *procédure*. Related to 'procedure'.
The term 'procedural' began to be more widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in legal and governmental contexts, before finding its way into computer science.
Memory tip
Think of a 'procedure' – it's all about following steps. 'Procedural' describes anything that follows that kind of structured approach.
Word Origin
"to proceed, to go forward"