Thesaurus results for PROTOCOL

protocol

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Definition of protocol

as in etiquette

an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.

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a preestablished method of carrying out a task and especially a scientific or medical task The school developed a protocol for the treatment of concussions on the sports field.

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Recent Examples of protocol Standard Starfleet protocol would usually dictate that the Enterprise intervene to prevent the Dol'Drm being destroyed by stolen Federation technology, but its commanding officer sees the bigger picture. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 23 July 2026 That’s one protocol, spoken everywhere — the practical equivalent of a single connector standard replacing a drawer full of proprietary cables. — Derek Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 When Prince George—the eldest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton—was born on July 22, 2013, his birth announcement broke royal protocol. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026 There is the Mascarade face protocol; the Grand Bal protocol for hair, face, makeup and nails, and the Théâtre Corporel, a four-handed body treatment. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for protocol

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That covers a Tokyo cleanup campaign, a program that teaches proper trash etiquette, and neighborhood beautification work done with local communities.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
But what should have been a pretty mundane meal spiraled into a heated viral debate about in-flight food etiquette when fellow passengers started to complain about the smell.

— Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Definition of etiquette

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The revisions come after the board voted to redline its policy that outlined the rights and legal procedures of certain employees in May.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Bumila already had an internal brace procedure — a step below Tommy John surgery — in May 2025 on the same elbow.

— Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of procedure

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What to know about privacy Hospitals and doctors’ offices must follow codes of ethics and rules that protect sensitive patient health information and protect privacy, but AI is not bound by the same strict federal rules.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
This might feel like a pretty significant milestone for you, one whose arrival is made possible because the rules temporarily changed, because the goalposts shifted, or because the obstacles in your way finally eased up.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of rules

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The Philippine military later said Chinese ships had used water cannon as well as dangerous navigational techniques to try to block an effort to resupply Philippine fishermen around the shoal.

— Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Distillation sparks dispute The letter also challenges calls to restrict AI distillation, a technique that trains one model using another model’s outputs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Definition of technique

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Jones said an increase in transfers between river systems would normally not affect the downstream communities, but potentially could in a drought.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
In domains where lives, safety, or significant financial outcomes are at stake, organizations need AI systems trained, validated, and measured specifically for those environments.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of system

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Tariff tensions That pressure on household finances comes just as the administration moves to rebuild its sweeping tariff program.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
After his final deployment, he was appointed director of Missouri’s Show-Me Heroes program, a workforce development partnership between the Missouri National Guard, the governor’s office and the Missouri Division of Workforce Development.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of program

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The Jackson County Legislature meets weekly to discuss and pass local ordinances, approve municipal contracts and set policies that have a countywide impact, particularly for the unincorporated parts of the county.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Debates over data center policy have exploded in the 10 months since the Texas House and Senate adjourned.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Definition of policy

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Kansas Athletics is on the verge of hiring an executive director for front-office strategy and operations, KU athletic director Travis Goff told The Star on Wednesday afternoon.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The first stage focuses on meeting school community members, the second involves building an academics strategy, the third revolves around operations and finance and the final stage brings those steps together.

— Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

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