noun (n)

• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result(noun.act)

  Example:
  The procedure of obtaining a driver's license.
  

  Synonym:
  process
  

  source: wordnet30
• a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  operation
  

  source: wordnet30
• a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  function, routine, subprogram, subroutine
  

  source: wordnet30
• a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings(noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• The act or manner of proceeding or moving forward; progress; process; operation; conduct.(noun)

  source: webster1913