The phrase "according to a defined procedure" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to actions or processes that are carried out following specific guidelines or protocols.
Example: "The experiment was conducted according to a defined procedure to ensure consistent results."
Alternatives: "following a specified protocol" or "in accordance with established guidelines."
A portion of the material was collected according to a defined sampling procedure that included only those containers which, when arriving to the manufacturing plant, were already in use.
Measurements were performed according to a defined random sampling procedure, using the bars of the supporting grid square as points of reference, by which 10 consecutive areas adjacent to the right side of a grid bar were analysed.
6- Coronary angiography should be performed according to a defined protocol (call number, direct admission, ideally presence of an intensivist, post-procedure bed) (strong agreement).
Coronary angiography should be performed according to a defined protocol (call number, direct admission, ideally presence of an intensivist, post-procedure bed) (strong agreement).
The electrochemical and tribological behaviour of an Al2O3 ceramic sliding against a 316L stainless steel was determined in sulphuric acid according to a previously defined procedure.
This illustrates the importance of performing the assay according to the defined procedure.
Nonetheless, this study illustrates the importance of performing the macrodissection according to the defined procedure to maximize the accuracy of the test.
The MMP of n-heptane-CO2 system using IFT values versus pressure according to the previously defined procedure was predicted and compared with the similar data in the literature.
Genotypic identity was defined according to a published procedure (31).
Screen-detected breast cancers are verified according to defined procedures, and the invasive status, size and type of cancer are recorded for virtually 100% of the cancers.
