Standard 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
- Evacuating the building during a fire drill is standard procedure to ensure everyone's safety.
- The police officer followed standard procedure and read the suspect their Miranda rights before taking them into custody.
- In emergency situations, CPR is standard procedure to try and revive the person.
- After a patient's death, conducting an autopsy is standard procedure to determine the cause of death.
- In case of a data breach, the company's standard procedure is to notify all affected customers within 24 hours.