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

Different places have different levels of BSL-3 containment operations, standard operating procedures, and protective gear.

From MIT Technology Review

To give us a common platform to develop tactics, techniques and procedures and standard operating procedures.

From Popular-Science

“Today, cases are investigated by detectives in accordance with standard operating procedures that are similar to those used by peers in surrounding jurisdictions,” according to the statement.

From Washington Post

It is as thoroughly understandable as it seems, tragically, like the new standard operating procedure for clubs.

From FiveThirtyEight

It’s unfair how quickly we move on, but it’s standard operating procedure for professional sports.

From Washington Post

That was standard operating procedure in the neighborhood at the time.

From The Daily Beast

For his booking-agent friend, however, the situation was standard operating procedure.

From The Daily Beast

This, in itself, is standard operating procedure for any news channel.

From The Daily Beast

But what was considered extreme and nutty then is standard operating procedure today.

From The Daily Beast

Then each change became standard operating procedure for both Democrats and Republicans.

From The Daily Beast

And that you would be expected to put into operation such standard operating procedure?

From Project Gutenberg

As I understand it, your comment is that what you did was standard operating procedure?

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• modus operandi