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procedural

Pronunciation: [prəˈsiːdʒərəl]

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Learn how to use procedural in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “law”

(adjective) related to the steps or methods followed in legal processes. When we talk about procedural matters, we're discussing how laws are carried out in court.

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The lawyer explained the procedural rules to help the client understand the trial process.

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The judge dismissed the case because it did not follow proper procedural steps.

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What are the procedural requirements for filing a lawsuit?

Context: “computing”

(adjective) having to do with a set of instructions that a computer program follows. If something is procedural in programming, it means it tells the computer exactly what to do in order.

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The software uses a procedural approach to complete each task one step at a time.

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The game was not procedural, making it harder to follow the different paths the players could take.

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How does a procedural programming language work?

Context: “administration”

(adjective) related to the steps or processes used in managing tasks or operations. When we say something is procedural in an office, it means there are clear steps to follow for completing tasks.

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The company has a procedural guide that helps employees know how to handle customer complaints.

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Without a procedural guide, the team struggled to complete the project on time.

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What procedural steps should we follow to complete the report?

How to pronounce procedural

Pronunciation: [prəˈsiːdʒərəl]

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