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standard operating procedure

noun

B1CEFR level
30/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

A documented set of step-by-step instructions for carrying out a routine task consistently, abbreviated SOP.

Every new hire is trained against the standard operating procedure before touching the line.

Similar: SOP

Topic: Advanced English in Business English

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