protectedprocedure

noun

UK /prəˈtɛktɪd prəˈsiːdʒə/

US /prəˈtɛktɪd prəˈsidʒər/

A special set of steps that keeps something safe from harm.

The teacher followed a protected procedure to keep the science experiment safe.

SYNONYMS

safety rule secure method guarded process safe step

RELATED WORDS

protection safety procedure rule shield

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer instruction that can only be used by trusted programs.

The operating system uses a protected procedure to stop apps from crashing each other.

3. A formal way of doing something that follows strict safety laws.

Workers must use a protected procedure when handling dangerous chemicals.

4. A set of steps in a game that keeps players from cheating.

The referee used a protected procedure to check the video replay fairly.