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procedure
A fixed, often formal or official sequence of steps or actions used to achieve a specific goal. The term is frequently used in medical, technical, or administrative contexts.
Die Prozedur zur Beantragung eines Visums kann mehrere Wochen dauern.
The procedure for applying for a visa can take several weeks.
procedure
In computer science, a named, self-contained part of a computer program that performs a specific task. Synonymous with subprogram or subroutine.
Der Programmierer schrieb eine Prozedur, um die Daten in der Datenbank zu sortieren.
The programmer wrote a procedure to sort the data in the database.
In its general meaning, 'Prozedur' (procedure) is often used in formal, official, or specialist contexts. It describes a standardized process, for example at public authorities, in medicine, or in technology.
Die Sicherheitskontrolle am Flughafen folgt einer strengen Prozedur.
The security check at the airport follows a strict procedure.
Common adjectives are 'langwierig' (lengthy), 'kompliziert' (complicated), or 'standardisiert' (standardized). Typical verbs are 'eine Prozedur durchlaufen' (to go through a procedure) or 'eine Prozedur einhalten' (to follow a procedure).
Es war eine langwierige Prozedur, alle notwendigen Dokumente zu bekommen.
It was a lengthy procedure to get all the necessary documents.
You can recognize the computer science meaning from words like 'Programm' (program), 'Code' (code), 'aufrufen' (to call), 'Funktion' (function), or 'Datenbank' (database). In this context, 'Prozedur' (procedure) is a technical term for a subprogram.
Der Entwickler hat eine Prozedur geschrieben, die die Benutzereingaben überprüft.
The developer wrote a procedure that checks the user input.
function
Funktion and Prozedur can both refer to a named part of a program that performs a specific task. Funktion emphasizes the reusable section of code; Prozedur refers to a self-contained part of the program. The exact term depends on the programming language in question.
Das Programm verwendet eine Prozedur, um die Kundendaten zu prüfen.
The program uses a procedure to check the customer data.
Das Programm verwendet eine Funktion, um die Kundendaten zu prüfen.
The program uses a function to check the customer data.
