Procedures

Structured sequences of actions to achieve a specific outcome.

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Procedures are structured sequences of actions or steps designed to achieve a specific outcome, often used in fields such as science, medicine, law, and business.

From Old French procedure, from Latin procedere (to go forward), from pro- (forward) and cadere (to fall, step).

Procedures are like recipes - they's a step-by-step guide to get something done, like baking a cake or following instructions to build a toy.

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