Procedural Meaning in English
word
Definition
Related to official or established ways of doing things, especially rules or steps in a process or procedure.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in formal, technical, or legal settings. Common collocations: 'procedural rules', 'procedural error', 'procedural guidelines'. Not the same as 'process' (the thing being done) or 'procedure' (the full method), but describes qualities or errors related to the way rules are followed.
Example Sentences
The lawyer noticed a procedural mistake in the case.
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There are many procedural steps to follow in this process.
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Because of a procedural error, the trial had to start over.
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We need to make sure all procedural rules are followed.
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His complaint was about a procedural issue, not the decision itself.
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A procedural manual explains how tasks should be done.
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