protocol

noun

Definition of protocolnext
1
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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2
as in procedure
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 According to Shuter, the Royal Household has strict security protocols in place for anyone who steps foot in a royal home. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026 Six protocols, including WireGuard, IKEv2, and OpenVPN, provide options for different speed, security, and compatibility needs. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 Also getting put into protocol early last week was Brents, who was cleared in time to play and had a fumble recovery in the game. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 Still, Fowler said Tennessee's lethal-injection protocol needs to change. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protocol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
  1. etiquette
  2. procedure
  3. rules
  4. technique
  5. system
  6. program
  7. policy
  8. strategy
Noun
  • Hogging pool loungers, blasting music, and blocking elevators are among the most frustrating cruise ship etiquette violations.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Airplane etiquette is very important, just ask Jessie James Decker.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of etiquette
Noun
  • Model procedures should provide timely notice, straightforward requests, and alternative assignments without academic penalties.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Raffensperger's investigation is set to determine how the memory card was overlooked, whether election procedures were followed, and any corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in future elections.
    — Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of procedure
Noun
  • Jaylen Brown has an 18th-century harp sitting in his living room, and that harp rules.
    — Rembert Browne, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Even Disneyland has changed the rules around who can use the fast lanes, and that’s had really weird implications.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rules
Noun
  • Third-party kernel exploitation experts consulted by the team also considered the techniques new.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Treatments blend Western techniques with Japanese sensibility—classic, unhurried and deeply restorative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of technique
Noun
  • The plant went offline soon after being captured by Russia early in the war, but needs power to keep essential cooling systems running.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This allows manufacturers to use the machine for productive work while its AI system gathers operational data.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of system
Noun
  • Schwarzenegger, his former boss, ushered in the state’s landmark cap-and-invest program, which aims to reduce planet-warming emissions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The sushi was solid and the cocktail program felt thoughtful and exciting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of program
Noun
  • In the Senate, Murphy serves on the Appropriations Committee and is a leading voice on immigration and gun policy.
    — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Within the European Union, the European Commission is involved in aviation security policy and coordination between member states.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of policy
Noun
  • Japan has rejigged its incentives scheme for international productions as part of the bold IP360 national strategy to boost its content sector.
    — Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The openings, on Monday, signal a shift in strategy from social media to physical retail.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of strategy

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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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