operating procedure
ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ prəˈsiːdʒər
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Definition of operating procedure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
processset of steps to perform a task
  • The company updated its operating procedure for data entry.
protocol routine standard procedure
2.
standard methodestablished method of performing a task or process
  • The operating procedure ensures consistency in our product quality.
SOP standard operating procedure
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Expressions with operating procedure

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standard operating proceduren.
set of step-by-step instructions for routine tasks
The company follows a standard operating procedure for handling customer complaints.

Expressions with operating

operating in the blackadj.
making more money than is spent
The company has been operating in the black for the past three years.
operating in the redadj.
experiencing financial losses or deficits
The company has been operating in the red for three consecutive quarters.
operating instructionsn.
manual explaining how to use a device
He read the operating instructions to understand the new coffee maker..
operating environmentn.
surrounding conditions that affect how an organization works every day
The company adapted to a changing operating environment in the market.
operating manualn.
book or document explaining how to use a device or machine safely
The technician checked the operating manual before adjusting the settings.
operating plann.
detailed guide showing how daily work and activities will be done
The team reviewed the operating plan before starting the new quarter.

Expressions with procedure

check-out proceduren.
process of finalizing a purchase
The check-out procedure at the store was straightforward.
emergency proceduren.
steps taken during urgent situations to ensure safety
The hospital staff followed the emergency procedure during the fire.
security proceduren.
actions to ensure safety of people or property
The airport has strict security procedures for all passengers.
standard proceduren.
usual approach used for a given case, with established steps
Follow the standard procedure when you file a customer complaint.
approval proceduren.
formal series of steps used to officially accept or authorize something
The new policy must go through the approval procedure first.
bureaucratic proceduren.
overly strict regulations, slow steps inside an institution
A bureaucratic procedure delayed her permit for months.
complaints proceduren.
formal set of steps for making and handling a complaint
The hospital's complaints procedure is explained in the patient handbook.
grievance proceduren.
formal steps for reporting and resolving complaints inside an organization
The union filed a complaint under the company’s grievance procedure.
acceptance proceduren.
official process used to check and approve something before it is used
The new machines must pass the acceptance procedure before installation.
appeal proceduren.
formal process for asking a higher body to review a decision
The company followed the appeal procedure to challenge the tax ruling.

Terms related to operating procedure

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operateoperationoperationalproceedmethodplanpracticeprocesssequencesystemtechniqueestablished

Terms with operating procedure included in their meaning

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boot upv.
computer start
begin operating using its bootstrap procedure
SOPacr.
acr: standard operating procedure
set of rules for doing something

Examples of operating procedure in a sentence

  • The manual outlines the operating procedure for emergencies.
  • The new employee quickly learned the operating procedure.
  • Following the operating procedure is crucial for safety.

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  1. French:mode opératoire, procédure de fonctionnement, ...
  2. German:Verfahrensanweisung, Betriebsverfahren, ...
  3. Italian:procedura operativa, ...
  4. Spanish:procedimiento operativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:procedimento operacional, ...
  6. Chinese:操作程序, ...
  7. Japanese:手順, 運用手順, ...
  8. Arabic:إِجْرَاءٌ تَشْغِيلِيٌّ, إِجْراء مُعْتَمَد, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוֹהַל עֲבוֹדָה, נֹהַל פְּעוּלָּה, ...
  10. Russian:операционная процедура, ...
  11. Ukrainian:операційна процедура, ...
  12. Hindi:संचालन प्रक्रिया, मानक विधि, ...

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