essentialprocedure
nounUK /ɪˈsɛnʃəl prəˈsiːdʒə/
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl prəˈsiːdʒər/
A very important step you must do to finish a job.
Washing your hands is an essential procedure before you cook food.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A basic rule that must be followed in a formal setting.
Checking your ticket is an essential procedure at the airport.
3. A medical action that is needed to keep someone healthy.
The doctor explained that the essential procedure would take only ten minutes.
4. A standard way of doing something that cannot be skipped.
Saving your work often is an essential procedure when using a computer.