procedural
adjective
of or relating to a procedure or procedures, especially of a court of law, legislative body, or law enforcement agency.
procedurals
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pluralof procedural.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s part of a broader pattern for network procedurals with deep libraries, such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” which is consistently popular on Netflix.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
Between that and bloodless network procedurals, death transforms from a tragedy and a sin into a mystery or a puzzle.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2024
The predictability and formulaic nature of such procedurals, the very qualities that turn off some viewers and critics, are what its fans value.
From New York Times ● May 28, 2024
The stories can be predictable, which is in itself predictable, or a little silly, not unusual among episodic procedurals, and perfectly acceptable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
And Siddall shelled out about $1,700 to rent emergency vehicles and related gear from Cop Shop L.A., the same concern that outfits many police procedurals and music videos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
