Collocations with "proper"

57 collocations found

proper procedure

the correct and socially acceptable way of doing things

procedure8.9
proper noun

a noun that is the name of a specific person, place, or thing and is capitalized

noun8.8
proper nutrition

correct and appropriate food intake for one's needs

nutrition8.1
proper etiquette

the appropriate and socially acceptable way to behave.

etiquette8.0
proper preparation

Denotes preparation that is appropriate or correct for the situation.

preparation7.9
proper nourishment

correct or suitable food for health

nourishment7.8
proper order

Refers to the proper sequence or arrangement.

order7.8
proper posture

Refers to the healthy and proper alignment of the body.

posture7.8
way7.6
balance7.5
proper dosage

the right amount of medicine, appropriate for the situation

dosage7.5
proper pronunciation

Emphasizes the formal correctness of the pronunciation.

pronunciation7.5
proper ventilation

Emphasizes that the ventilation meets required standards.

ventilation7.5
proper function

The correct or intended role.

function7.4
manner7.4
proper terminology

Using the terms that are considered appropriate for a context.

terminology7.3
proper English

English that is considered grammatically correct and standard.

English7.2
proper burial

a burial that follows the correct or traditional procedures

burial7.2
proper maintenance

correct and adequate maintenance

maintenance7.2
proper management

Management that is appropriate or correct for the situation.

management7.2
meal7.2
proper schooling

Emphasizes education that is appropriate and complete.

schooling7.2
proper alignment

Used to describe the physically correct arrangement or positioning of objects.

alignment7.0
care7.0
proper consideration

Refers to the correct and fitting amount of thought.

consideration7.0
proper fit

The correct and appropriate way something fits.

fit7.0
proper safeguard

a correct or appropriate protection measure

safeguard7.0
proper upbringing

an upbringing considered socially correct and appropriate

upbringing7.0
assessment6.9