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 The standoff tests the boundaries of religious freedom and the right of a tribal nation to govern according to its own values and protocols. — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The gesture ordered by King Charles comes a quarter-century after his mother, Queen Elizabeth, first broke protocol by honoring a foreign nation during the Changing of the Guard ceremony. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026 In addition to treating infected children with antibiotics, officials advised the children and their family members to undergo a decolonization protocol. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 At least two former pilots have said 21 Air did not give their aviators enough time to rest in between flights, violating takeoff-speed protocols and retaliating against anyone who brought safety issues to light. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protocol

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Noun

White after Labor Day is less fashion edict than old etiquette at this point.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
While the behavior was distracting, Osaka hopes that bringing tennis to a new audience overall will benefit the sport, as long as new fans learn the rules and etiquette of spectating.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of etiquette

Noun

Veterinary staff needed help to complete the procedure, ferrying the animals back and forth in carriers on electric buggies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Invite your local Jewish Federation’s security director to help close any gaps in your day-to-day procedures and physical infrastructure and update your protocols where necessary.

— Richard Priem, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of procedure

Noun

Downstairs, in what used to be the bank’s vault, is Subterra, a chic listening bar serving small bites like shrimp croquettes and Wagyu sliders, plus technique-heavy cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Eagle hopes to use the same technique to suss out the body temperatures of avian dinosaurs and ancient mammalian ancestors next.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of technique

Noun

Macau, one of China’s two special administrative regions alongside Hong Kong, keeps its own currency, legal system, and customs territory.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
Then came the how-to guides, in posts filled with menu combinations and step-by-step explainers on how to navigate Chipotle’s build-your-own ordering system.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of system

Noun

Shares added 5% after the supplier of aircraft engines announced that its board approved a $500 million share buyback program .

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
The program formalized the process for incentivizing individual excellence rather than making management the only path to career advancement.

— Steve Pemberton, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

Central States recently joined the Expanding ESOPs coalition, which includes nearly 100 organizations working together to grow employer ownership here in Arkansas and beyond by increasing awareness and improving policy.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Producing energy is valuable; having the infrastructure and policy framework to direct it where it is needed during a crisis is something else.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of policy

Noun

This can include addressing low visibility or reputational concerns, as well as inaccuracies—which is where a PR team steps in to ensure media outreach and content strategy are aligned.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
How does that affect your strategy and positioning for ad sales?

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

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