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procedure

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/prəˈsiːdʒər/ · pro-ce-dure

A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.

Meanings

nounformal

A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.

ایک سلسلہ عمل جو خاص ترتیب یا طریقے سے کیا جاتا ہے۔

طریقہ کار

tareeqa kar

Formal: عملی طریقہ

Synonyms

processmethodsystemعملطریقہترتیب

Antonyms

disorderconfusionchaosبے ترتیبیالجھنافرا تفری

Common Collocations

  • standard operating procedure
  • surgical procedure
  • legal procedure

Example Sentences

The laboratory procedure must be followed carefully.

لیبارٹری کے طریقہ کار پر غور سے عمل کرنا چاہیے۔

Laboratory ke tareeqa kar par ghor se amal karna chahiye.

She explained the procedure for submitting the application.

اس نے درخواست جمع کرنے کا طریقہ کار سمجھایا۔

Us ne darkhwast jama karne ka tareeqa kar samjhaya.

Following the correct procedure is crucial for success.

صحیح طریقہ کار پر عمل کرنا کامیابی کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

Sahi tareeqa kar par amal karna kamiyabi ke liye bohat ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

process:A 'process' refers to a broader concept of progression or change, while 'procedure' specifically denotes a structured series of actions.

Word Family

procedural
adjectiveطریقہ کار کا
proceed
verbآگے بڑھنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember the structured order, like a recipe.

Imagine following a step-by-step guide or manual.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

زندگی کے ہر موڑ پر، طریقۂ کار کو نہ بھولنا،

Zindagi ke har mod par, tareeqa-e-kar ko na bhoolna,

At every turn of life, do not forget the procedure.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آگے بڑھنے کے لیے صحیح طریقہ اختیار کرنا

Aage barhne ke liye sahi tareeqa ikhtiyar karna

Choose the right procedure to move forward.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "procedere" — to go forward, advance

First known use: 14th century

The word 'procedure' derives from the Latin 'procedere', which means 'to go forward'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the step-by-step nature of tasks.