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procedure

procedure is a synonym of process

noun [ pruh-see-jer ]

procedure is another word for process

✅  Process is the best word to refer to a series of steps, where each step relies on the previous ones, leading to a specific end result (the legislative process).

✅  Procedure is the best word for a set or formal way of doing something (We have a security procedure).

✅  A procedure can involve a process or processes and is usually a set way of achieving a goal or doing something, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only way to do that thing (There are many administrative procedures).

✅  Using process implies that the thing has to happen according to those systematic steps, or you won’t get the right end result (the process of making bread).

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expressive

expressive is a synonym of meaningful

adjective [ ik-spres-iv ]

expressive is another word for meaningful

✅  Meaningful and expressive both refer to conveying a thought or idea, especially by gestures or looks (meaningful look; expressive gesture).

✅  Expressive describes a look or gesture that clearly and vividly expresses a thought, idea, or opinion (His frown was expressive).

✅  Meaningful describes a look or gesture in which it is clear there is meaning to the parties involved, but an outside observer could only guess at that meaning (They shared a meaningful glance).

✅  Expressive implies that the meaning of the look or gesture is clear and easily understood. Meaningful implies that the meaning is only clear when the parties involved share a secret understanding.

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confident

confident is a synonym of certain

adjective [ kon-fi-duhnt ]

confident is another word for certain

✅  Certain and confident can both mean sure that something is true. Certain is the best word to use when you have specific reasons to believe something is true (Their presence makes me certain it will be OK).

✅  Confident is the best word to use when you want to emphasize the strength of your belief and expectation (I’m confident of his success).

✅  Certain and confident are often used interchangeably. However, certain can sometimes be a stronger word than confident because it implies your belief is based on more than a gut feeling (They’re certain she committed the crime).

✅  Being confident in something often means you’re sure it’s good enough, or sure it’ll do well (I’m confident in my students).

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