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Procedure

The act or manner of proceeding or moving forward; progress; process; operation; conduct.

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Contextual alternative 1

Method 88% connected

An orderly procedure or process; regular manner of doing anything; hence, manner; way; mode; as, a method of teaching languages; a method of improvin…

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More rule-bound and sequential than method.

Broader term 4

Activity 76% connected

The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human act…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Package 76% connected

Act or process of packing.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Proceeding 76% connected

of Proceed

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Calculation 76% connected

The act or process, or the result, of calculating; computation; reckoning, estimate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Computation 76% connected

The act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Computing 76% connected

of Compute

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Condition 76% connected

Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, health, strength,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Formula 76% connected

A prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged, or said.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Indirection 76% connected

Oblique course or means; dishonest practices; indirectness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mapping 76% connected

of Map

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Objection 76% connected

The act of objecting; as, to prevent agreement, or action, by objection.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rigmarole 76% connected

A succession of confused or nonsensical statements; foolish talk; nonsense.

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Routine 76% connected

A round of business, amusement, or pleasure, daily or frequently pursued; especially, a course of business or offical duties regularly or frequently…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Rule 76% connected

That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a r…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Stiffening 76% connected

of Stiffen

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Derivationally related 2

Move 74% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Move 74% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Containing whole 2

Program 70% connected

Same as Programme.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Programme 70% connected

That which is written or printed as a public notice or advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Synonym 4

Function 92% connected

The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Operation 92% connected

The act or process of operating; agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Process 92% connected

The act of proceeding; continued forward movement; procedure; progress; advance.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Routine 92% connected

A round of business, amusement, or pleasure, daily or frequently pursued; especially, a course of business or offical duties regularly or frequently…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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