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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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 That would include legally-binding requirements outlining hiring, wages, safety protocols and environmental protections that would benefit residents locally. — Sofi Zeman july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Security protocols are also being reviewed, according to a new statement from Today reps. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 July 2026 More clarity, tighter protocols Legal experts broadly say though that the SEC will likely take on a more supportive role in regulating prediction markets, while the CFTC retains its primary one. — Ananya Chetia,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026 To answer these, there is growing interest in screening, safety protocols and individualized approaches. — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for protocol

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Noun

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
Of course, Genevieve Dreizen, a modern-day etiquette and boundaries expert and COO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, says when in doubt, a good rule of thumb is just to bring the child who is invited.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 July 2026

Definition of etiquette

Noun

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

Noun

Facing unpredictable tariffs, fleet disruptions, and intense competition, the company is entering a new era of reglobalization, where automated belt systems, edge robotics, and new trade patterns are rewriting the rules of global supply chains.

— Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 July 2026
The publisher added a direct purchase option to the game in violation of both Apple’s and Google’s rules.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Definition of rules

Noun

Analyst Michael Leininger, a former detective with the San Jose Police Department, said Antioch officers should have applied training techniques to gain control of the situation without excessive use of force and to prevent further escalation.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Though the mural, which depicts a man in a headdress holding a spear, had been removed for conservation in 2004, the team relied on advanced imaging techniques to reconstruct both the work and its surrounding architecture.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of technique

Noun

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

Noun

The Cardinals issued a statement Friday saying the organization fully supported the NFL’s decision to suspend Gold and that the league’s policies and expectations for employees on this matter are clear.

— Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Krystal LoPilato, who advocates for policy at Everytown, said the group has successfully guided a similar bill through the New York state Legislature.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of policy

Noun

Sometimes in big matches, being afraid of taking a risk is the riskiest strategy of all.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Even on a team with world-class strikers and wingers, Mbappe oftentimes felt like the sole focus of Spain’s defensive strategy.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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