procedural

/prəˈsidʒʊrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or based on a procedure, especially a set of rules or steps to be followed

“The procedural approach to problem-solving led to a significant improvement in efficiency.”

2. noun

a procedure or set of procedures, especially in a computer program or a game

“The game’s procedural generation system allows for infinite levels and gameplay.”

3. adverb

in a procedural manner, especially in relation to a procedure or set of procedures

“The team worked procedurally to ensure the project was completed on time.”

Synonyms

  • algorithmic
  • rule-based
  • step-by-step

Antonyms

  • arbitrary
  • random