The established method or formal process for a specific operation, often in an official or bureaucratic context. It describes the individual steps that must be followed.
example
Bevor wir abstimmen, möchte ich das genaue Prozedere klären.
Before we vote, I would like to clarify the exact procedure.
Usage tips
Origin of the word
'Prozedere' (procedure) comes from the Latin verb 'procedere', which means 'to advance' or 'to proceed'. This explains its meaning as an established method or process.
EXAMPLE
Der Anwalt erklärte uns das weitere Prozedere.
The lawyer explained the further procedure to us.
Register and context
This word is mainly used in formal, official, or bureaucratic contexts. It is typical of the language used in administration, politics, or formal meetings.
EXAMPLE
Das Prozedere für die Vergabe der Studienplätze ist streng geregelt.
The procedure for allocating university places is strictly regulated.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Prozedere' (procedure) are 'das Prozedere klären' (to clarify the procedure), 'festlegen' (to establish), or 'einhalten' (to follow). It is often combined with adjectives such as 'üblich' (usual) or 'festgelegt' (established).
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen uns strikt an das vereinbarte Prozedere halten.
We must strictly follow the agreed procedure.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Prozedere vs Prozess
process / trial
'der Prozess' and 'das Prozedere' can both describe a sequence or course of events. However, 'Prozess' is more general: it can be about a development, a series of steps, or an operation that leads to a result. 'Prozedere' refers more to the established procedure, that is, how something has to be done step by step. It often sounds official or bureaucratic. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with processes or sequences. If you mean the development itself, 'Prozess' fits; if you mean the prescribed steps, 'Prozedere' is better.
Prozedere
Vor der Prüfung erklärt die Lehrerin noch einmal das genaue Prozedere.
Before the exam, the teacher explains the exact procedure once again.
Prozess
Der Prozess der Wohnungssuche kann in einer großen Stadt lange dauern.
The process of looking for an apartment can take a long time in a big city.