How many letters does the top answer for “a particular course of action intended to achieve a result” have?

The most common answer is procedure (9 letters).

Crossword clue: a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

procedure 9 letters wn-def

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

process 7 letters wn-def

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result