procedurally
Americanadverb
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in a way that relates to, involves, or follows a procedure.
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by means of a predefined set of rules or algorithms, especially in computing or game design.
Example Sentences
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Her apprehensive patient hits a breaking point nevertheless, frantically fleeing the exam room while Dana is procedurally required to remain.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
"So to summarise, it is technically possible. It is immensely bureaucratically and procedurally complex to do so," Gill said.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
“The investigation is being handled by the police. It remains secret, and procedurally, no specific person has been or is being targeted at this time,” the court said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
“I’ve got to figure out where the cases are, procedurally, substantively, factually and then figure out where to go,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025
He couldn't find volunteer counsel for his postconviction appeals, so most of his legal claims were procedurally barred because he had missed the filing deadlines.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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