proceduralmethod
nounUK /prəˈsiː.dʒər.əl ˈmeθ.əd/
US /prəˈsiː.dʒər.əl ˈmeθ.əd/
A way of doing something by following a set of steps in order.
The teacher used a procedural method to show us how to make a paper boat.
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2. A way of solving problems by following fixed rules.
The computer follows a procedural method to sort the numbers.
3. A teaching approach that breaks a task into small steps.
Cooking class uses a procedural method so everyone can follow along.
4. A formal way of doing things in an organization.
The school has a procedural method for fire drills.