Standard Operating Procedure (Noun)
Meaning
A prescribed procedure to be followed routinely; "rote memorization has been the educator's standard operating procedure for centuries".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The emergency response team followed their standard operating procedure to evacuate the building during the fire drill.
- The new employee was given a thick manual outlining the company's standard operating procedure for handling customer complaints.
- Rote memorization has been the educator's standard operating procedure for centuries, but modern teaching methods emphasize critical thinking.
- The airline's standard operating procedure for emergency landings was put to the test when the pilot reported engine failure.
- The lab technician carefully followed the standard operating procedure for handling hazardous chemicals to avoid any accidents.