Thesaurus results for PROTOCOL

protocol

noun

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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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 Two riders said that workers had checked their safety harnesses before the ride started, per protocol. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Instead, the largest theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal conduct their own inspections and have their own protocols. — Kate Brumback, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Five Years of Coverage, Broken Down AdGuard VPN encrypts your connection with AdGuard’s own protocol, built for speed and security. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 Under the department’s standard protocol, major case unit detectives responded to the scene. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protocol

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Noun

Now the older generation is scolding workers for having a different view on interview etiquette without recognizing the cold reality of today’s job market.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Interview etiquette remains increasingly contentious, as recruiters disagree on which rules to keep.

— Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of etiquette

Noun

For private schemes, the requirements include publicly available criteria, independent monitoring of compliance and procedures to withdraw or suspend a label when requirements are breached.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The school falls back on procedure to keep a lid on things, and a school violence review committee wraps up without a firm finding.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of procedure

Noun

The new rules would not restrict banks' ability to count housing tax credit investments toward their Community Reinvestment Act obligations, an administration official said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
But a key rationale for eligibility rules is to establish bright-line, predictable rules that should promote fair play and competition, with colleges, coaches and athletes treated similarly in similar situations.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rules

Noun

The approach allows manufacturing techniques to evolve alongside the robot’s mechanical design.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Founded in 2013 by Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, Mansur Gavriel is known for its elevated products with a focus on material, technique and shape.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of technique

Noun

Russia’s constant attacks on factories, energy supply systems and the railways means that steel supply to the Ukrainian armed forces is also being degraded.

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
This can include large appliances like your washer and dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal, or systems such as plumbing, heating, A/C and the electrical system.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of system

Noun

It was deemed Biden’s signature climate law, providing hundreds of billions of dollars for tax credits and programs to bolster the clean energy sector (much of that funding was repealed by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act).

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The program provides training in barista skills, espresso brewing, earning a food handler’s license, learning point-of-sale systems, customer service skills, food prep and other more general workplace skills.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

The state also has policies to prevent federal authorities from accessing motor vehicle and driver's license records of immigrants without a court order or search warrant.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
The candidates also clashed over immigration enforcement and deportation policy, healthcare, and high gas prices.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of policy

Noun

Saujet developed its brand strategy and creative expression in partnership with Studio ALIFFI, founded by former chief brand officer of Neiman Marcus Nabil Aliffi.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
This work evidences both a moral courage and brash authority on Simon’s part and speaks to the deep ethical complexity of her concerns and strategies as an artist.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

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