standard operating procedure

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of standard operating procedure

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

While ministers may quibble with a lack of communication, no issue is taken with the use of Scottish airbases or airports - that, I'm told, is standard operating procedure.

From BBC

“It was a violation of the rule. Since 2020, again, we have new leadership, and a new building, and a new board, and new standard operating procedures, and since then the training has been enhanced.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It says the descriptions of the exposed wires and sockets was "highly inconsistent" with their standard operating procedures, which required all such work to be made safe.

From BBC

The report recommended that the county update its policies and standard operating procedures and make sure that first responders and emergency management clearly understand their roles and responsibilities on evacuation alerts.

From Los Angeles Times

But in Louisiana, it’s been standard operating procedure for more than a century.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• modus operandi