standard operating procedure

noun

1. a set of fixed instructions or steps for carrying out usually routine operations. : SOP

Word History and Origins

Origin of standard operating procedure¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

McLaren's argument is this was an example of a standard operating procedure of Verstappen - throw his car up the inside and force the other driver wide - when he is defending, which is essentially unfair.

From BBC

Keeping people paranoid, confused, and unwilling to trust even basic information is standard operating procedure for anyone who aspires to be an authoritarian dictator, as Trump does.

From Salon

Scottish Sea Farms, which operates the site, insisted the footage showed teams following standard operating procedures by regularly removing dead or dying fish.

From BBC

Ms Chadha says the police have to follow a standard operating procedure when a woman lodges a complaint.

From BBC

“Each action that a law enforcement official takes is governed by standard operating procedures,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• modus operandi