1. A sequence of steps or actions that follow a specific, established order or protocol
The hospital implemented ordered procedures to ensure patient safety.
O hospital implementou procedimentos ordenados para garantir a segurança do paciente.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, formal processes that must be followed in a defined sequence
The court must follow ordered procedures when processing applications.
O tribunal deve seguir procedimentos ordenados ao processar solicitações.
3. Systematic methods or processes arranged in a logical or hierarchical sequence
Following ordered procedures reduces errors in manufacturing.
Seguir procedimentos ordenados reduz erros na fabricação.