Definition of Standard operating procedure

1. Noun. A prescribed procedure to be followed routinely. "Rote memorization has been the educator's standard operating procedure for centuries"

Exact synonyms: Sop, Standard Procedure, Standing Operating Procedure
Generic synonyms: Operating Procedure
Specialized synonyms: Lockstep

Medical Definition of Standard operating procedure

1. A written set of instructions detailing the normal procedures for operating a piece of equipment. WWW: Available online (05 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Standard Operating Procedure

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standard operating procedure (current term)
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Literary usage of Standard operating procedure

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Adventure of Great Dimension: The Launching of the Chicago Assyrian by Erica Reiner (2002)
"It was laid out in Gelb's standard operating procedure (SOP), a document that did not find favor with the other members of the Dictionary team. ..."

2. The Military Dictionary (1987)
"Also called standard operating procedure. standing order—(DOD, NATO) A promulgated order which remains in force until amended or cancelled. standing ..."

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