Procedure and Functioning

noun

• A particular course of action intended to achieve a result.
  • usage: "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
  • synonyms: process
• A process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work.
  • usage: "the operations in building a house"; "certain machine tool operations"
  • synonyms: operation
• A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.
  • synonyms: routine, subroutine, subprogram, function
• A mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings. .

• (n.) The act or manner of proceeding or moving forward; progress; process; operation; conduct.
• (n.) A step taken; an act performed; a proceeding; the steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.
• (n.) That which results; issue; product.

noun

• Process or manner of functioning or operating.
  • usage: "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"
  • synonyms: operation, performance

verb

• Perform as expected when applied.
  • usage: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
  • synonyms: function, work, operate, go, run
• Serve a purpose, role, or function.
  • usage: "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"
  • synonyms: serve, function
• Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
  • usage: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
  • synonyms: officiate, function

adjective

• Performing or able to perform its regular function.
  • usage: "a functioning flashlight"