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basic procedure

[ˈbeɪsɪk prəˈsiːdʒər]
nounpl: basic procedures
procedimento básico
1. A fundamental or elementary method or process that is the foundation for accomplishing a task or achieving a goal
Before operating the machinery, employees must learn the basic procedure.
Antes de operar a maquinaria, os funcionários devem aprender o procedimento básico.
2. A standard set of steps or instructions that must be followed in a particular situation or context
The basic procedure for emergency evacuation is posted on every floor.
O procedimento básico para evacuação de emergência está afixado em cada andar.
Synonyms
fundamental procedurestandard procedureelementary methodbasic processroutine procedure
Antonyms
advanced procedurecomplex procedureintricate procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento básico
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
procedimento básico
Common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
procedimento básico
Also used; sometimes 'processo elementar' in technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the basic procedure
stick to the basic procedure
master the basic procedure
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