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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
Unlike the disordered information available online, government records follow standardized protocols, undergo regular audits and must meet legal requirements for accuracy.
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Allison Stanger, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Healthcare protocols use averages derived from clinical studies, assuming that what works for the majority will work for everyone.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The autopsy report has been released for only one of the executions: Richard Moore, who prison officials say was given two large doses of the sedative pentobarbital 11 minutes apart on Nov. 1.
Freddie Owens, the first inmate killed with the new protocols, refused an autopsy for religious reasons.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
The airport noted that law enforcement and fire personnel were on the tarmac after the plane landed, per protocol.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Allison Stanger, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Healthcare protocols use averages derived from clinical studies, assuming that what works for the majority will work for everyone.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The autopsy report has been released for only one of the executions: Richard Moore, who prison officials say was given two large doses of the sedative pentobarbital 11 minutes apart on Nov. 1.
Freddie Owens, the first inmate killed with the new protocols, refused an autopsy for religious reasons.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
The airport noted that law enforcement and fire personnel were on the tarmac after the plane landed, per protocol.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Newsweek spoke to etiquette expert Jo Hayes about the colleague's behavior, and what the original poster (OP) should do next.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Each challenge seemed to sound a death knell for going to the movies, from the rise of streaming to current debates over movie-going etiquette.—
Mackenzie Farkus,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
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Agencies conducting mass layoffs for reorganization purposes must go through certain procedures, including providing employees with 60 days' notice.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Gene therapies often require complicated procedures to deliver them.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The key to these impressive advancements lies in a range of training techniques that help AI models achieve remarkable performance.—
Dhivya Nagasubramanian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Some of Nyoni’s techniques can be uncomfortably facile for the weight they’re meant to carry, especially those which betray a lack of faith in the Haneke-like icing of her framing, and its ability to mine real horror from the stuff of domestic sterility.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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The unprecedented assault cuts off all communication systems and digital devices for a full minute, causing chaos, a significant loss of life, and the ominous threat of another impending strike.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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At the heart of the Volcano’s performance is an internal port system, optimized to provide a natural, balanced sound across the entire frequency range.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Real Madrid icon Karim Benzema revealed plans to return to the club in retirement when speaking on the Los Amigos de Edu program hosted by popular Spanish soccer reporter Edu Aguirre.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Also, job training programs, volunteering and education, unless in a degree program, generally don’t come with health insurance coverage, making this reasoning faulty.—
Nicole Huberfeld,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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The tight widescreen framing and shaky handheld shooting style amplify the stress of a situation that’s all the more potent for not trying to pin a happy ending on such an upsetting policy.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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This is the first vacuum where have a president who, at least in the short term, does not care if his policies knock down stock prices while the Fed is distinctly on hold because of inflationary fears.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Native Entrepreneurs Driving Change Native entrepreneurs are transforming their communities by combining cultural values with modern business strategies.—
Oweesta,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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