Standing 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 company's standing operating procedure for handling customer complaints involves a thorough investigation and a formal response within 24 hours.
- The emergency response team followed the standard operating procedure for evacuating the building during a fire drill.
- The new employee was given a copy of the company's standing operating procedure manual to study before starting work.
- The quality control team developed a standard operating procedure for inspecting products on the assembly line to ensure consistency.
- The IT department's standing operating procedure for troubleshooting computer issues involves a series of diagnostic tests and troubleshooting steps.