operating procedure
/ɒpəˈreɪtɪŋ prəˈsɛdʒʊər/ · o.p.er.at.ing.pro.ce.dure
noun
- A set of instructions or guidelines that outline the steps to be taken in a specific situation or task, particularly in a business, industrial, or military context. The company's operating procedure for handling customer complaints was clearly outlined in the employee handbook.
- A method or process used to manage or control a system, machine, or process. The operating procedure for the new manufacturing line was developed in collaboration with the engineering team and the quality control department.
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Did you know? The term 'operating procedure' is often used in conjunction with the term 'standard operating procedure' (SOP), which refers to a specific set of instructions or guidelines that are widely accepted and followed within an organization.