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/prəˈsiːdʒə(r)/ 
| singular | procedure |
| plural | procedures |
Companies use a variety of testing procedures to select appropriate candidates.
The procedure for doing this is explained fully in Appendix 3.
Those ticket holders who followed the proper procedure will receive a full refund.
Apparently the way we were treated is standard procedure in the department.
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