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
  • Normal gym etiquette is to refrain from taking up time on machines when the place is busy.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The growing debate has also raised questions about restaurant etiquette, with experts warning that excessive modifications can cross the line from reasonable requests into entitlement.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of etiquette
Noun
  • Nevertheless, reducing unnecessary procedures while preserving diagnostic accuracy could offer significant benefits if future clinical trials confirm the results.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • After a 127-125 overtime loss at Cleveland on Monday, a fresh exam for Edwards indicated the need for the procedure after the wear-and-tear injury limited him to a career-low 61 regular-season games in 2025-26.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 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
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  • 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 acquisition adds expertise in developing AI systems that allow robots to understand their environments and perform physical tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Research on whether current or future AI systems could develop consciousness may further bolster the nascent AI rights movement.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 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
  • The new policy sparked protests, according to Sacramento Bee reporting, but hasn’t created an exodus of state workers — at least not yet.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Although Sylvia held a senior position in strategy, planning and policy, he was not directly involved in day-to-day operations regarding the Iran conflict.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 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
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