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A procedure is a series of activities, tasks, steps, calculations, decisions
and other processes, that when undertaken in the sequence laid down produces the
described result, product or outcome. Following a procedure should produce repeatable results for the same input conditions.
Procedures are also called instructions or
sometimes recipes when they are recorded. They may also be known as methods.
For example, baking a cake can be a procedure that consists of the following
steps:
- Opening the mix box.
- Mixing the batter.
- Pre-heating the oven.
- Putting the cake in.
- Removing it when it's done.
In mathematics and science, a
procedure, or algorithm, is a sequence of tasks or calculations
that accomplish some goal.
In computer science, procedure is a subprogram, generally one which returns or is intended to return no direct result to
its caller.
In law, procedure is the body of law and rules used in the administration
of justice in the court system, see: civil procedure and criminal
procedure.
See also: HowTo, Recipe
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