especially : of or relating to the procedure used by courts or other bodies administering substantive law
: a realist crime novel, film, or television drama with a specific focus Examples of procedural in a Sentence Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.Adjective
His new comedic drama procedural Einstein, originally picked up to series last week for the 2025-26 season, is now being held for 2026-27. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025 In addition to procedural changes, the bill clarifies the fines associated with violations, establishing clear penalty amounts. —Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025Noun
Pulse, Netflix’s first English-language medical procedural, releases April 3 on the streamer. PREVIOUS, Feb. 18: Netflix has set April 3 as premiere date for Pulse, its first English-language medical procedural. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025 There’s also a return to case per episode, procedurals. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for procedural Word HistoryFirst Known Use
Adjective
1876, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1963, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of procedural was in 1876 Cite this Entry“Procedural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procedural. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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