ETYM French procédure. Related to Proceed.
In computing, a small part of a computer program, which performs a specific task, such as clearing the screen or sorting a file. In some programming languages there is an overlap between procedures, functions, and subroutines. Careful use of procedures is an element of structured programming. A procedural language, such as BASIC, is one in which the programmer describes a task in terms of how it is to be done, as opposed to a declarative language, such as PROLOG, in which it is described in terms of the required result. See programming.
1. A mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings.
2. A particular course of action intended to achieve a results; SYN. process.
To continue; SYN. plow ahead.