"standard operating procedure" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: standard operating procedures [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} standard operating procedure (plural standard operating procedures)
  1. (particularly manufacturing) A formalised, detailed set of step-by-step instructions for completing a specific task or process, mandated to ensure consistency, efficiency, and particularly quality and safety. Synonyms: SOP
    Sense id: en-standard_operating_procedure-en-noun-GcuSgxMv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Manufacturing

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