Procedure vs Guide - What's the difference?
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A particular method for performing a task.
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, title= A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.
(label) The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.
The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.
* (Isaac Taylor) (1787–1865)
(label) That which results; issue; product.
(label) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task.
(label) A surgical operation.
Someone who , especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.
* Bible, Psalms xlviii. 14
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
A sign that guides people; guidepost.
Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.
A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.
# A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel.
# A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.
# (printing, dated) A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
(occult) A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
(military) A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
* Shakespeare
to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
to exert control or influence over someone or something.
* Bible, Psalms cxii. 5
to supervise the education or training of someone.
to act as a guide.
As nouns the difference between procedure and guide
is that procedure is a particular method for performing a task while guide is someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.As a verb guide is
to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.procedure
English
(wikipedia procedure)Noun
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- Gracious procedures .
- (Bacon)
Synonyms
* (method) algorithm, method, process, routine * (set of established forms or methods of an organized body) protocol * (computing) function, routine, sub, subroutine, method (although some of these have slightly differing meanings in some programming languages) * (medicine) operationExternal links
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English
(wikipedia guide)Noun
(en noun)- The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.
- He will be our guide , even unto death.
Derived terms
* career guide * Girl Guide * guidance * guidebook * guide dog * guideline * guide on the side * guidepost * mountain guide * style guide * tour guide * user guide * user's guideVerb
- Guide me to your sovereign's court.
- He will guide his affairs with discretion.