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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
Anna Moneymaker—Getty Images Thanks to the bravery of Biles and other gymnasts, more athlete safety protocols are now in place, and both organizations have made additional mental health support and services available for Olympic-level athletes who may be struggling.
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Alice Park, Time, 1 May 2025
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo have found major vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol that allow hackers to breach compatible devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Edwards was still an employee when he was signed off from work with mental health issues, and BBC protocols meant that his salary was protected during that period.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 May 2025
In effect, the protocol seems to merely facilitate ICE arrests in a manner that is quiet and least disruptive to us.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Alice Park, Time, 1 May 2025
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo have found major vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol that allow hackers to breach compatible devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Edwards was still an employee when he was signed off from work with mental health issues, and BBC protocols meant that his salary was protected during that period.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 May 2025
In effect, the protocol seems to merely facilitate ICE arrests in a manner that is quiet and least disruptive to us.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Between various lessons on packing, lodge etiquette on the trek to Base Camp, and where to ask for toilet paper, Coster returned again and again to reminders for the group to chill out and enjoy the journey.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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Airlines may need clearer guidelines on footwear etiquette to minimize in-flight conflicts.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Assessing risks and carrying out checks The fraud risks within a supply chain are unique to each business, and objective assessment of the likelihood of your trading activities contributing to fraud is an essential first step to developing effective due diligence procedures.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Since working with her mother at the NICU, she’s learned such things as caring for infants, adhering to standards and procedures, and speaking with parents.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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To compensate for the lack of these conveniences, the village depends on ancient techniques that were in place before the first Europeans arrived.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Mitra and his team hope to develop this technique into a cheaper, easier and more accurate home fertility test.—
Joanna Thompson,
Scientific American,
14 May 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s judicial system is based on an interpretation of Sharia law, a broad set of laws and precepts that aim to guide or govern the daily lives of Muslim people.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Plans to purchase computer software and shift to a license-plate reading system for enforcing the city’s permit parking zones — estimated to cost $80,000 — received support from the mayor and Councilmembers Jim O’Hara, Marco San Antonio and Luke Shaffer.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Michigan Legacy Credit Union partnered with Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology three years ago to launch a program designed to prevent financial abuse.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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New Mexico’s tax incentive program launched in 2003, but the state had already been home to a plethora of productions.—
Zoe Hewitt,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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The healthcare system is filled with bold promises and complicated policies.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Family-building support is more than a compassionate policy.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Other countries are moving quickly, and without a national strategy, the U.S. risks falling behind.—
Jack Dongarra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee responded to the GOP’s strategy by pointing to Trump.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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