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standard procedure

[ˈstændərd prəˈsiːdʒər]
nounpl: standard procedures
procedimento padrão
1. An established or officially prescribed method or process that is regularly followed in a particular organization or situation
Following standard procedure, we must file the report within 48 hours.
Seguindo o procedimento padrão, devemos arquivar o relatório dentro de 48 horas.
2. A conventional or routine way of doing something that is accepted as normal practice
It is standard procedure to check all equipment before use.
É procedimento padrão verificar todos os equipamentos antes do uso.
Synonyms
standard practiceroutine procedureestablished practicenormal procedureprotocol
Antonyms
exceptional procedureirregular procedurenon-standard procedureunusual practice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento padrão
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
procedimento padrão
Standard business terminology
Portugal
procedimento padrão
Also commonly used; sometimes 'processo padrão' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
following protocol
going through the motions
standard operating procedure (SOP)
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