Thesaurus results for PROTOCOL

protocol

noun

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 on the Web The token could only be unlocked through protocol governance procedures, if ever, in a manner that complies with applicable law, per CoinDesk. —

Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 5 Sep. 2024 Yet Putin instead opted for a political settlement, agreeing to the Minsk protocol. —

Peter Schroeder, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2024 The movie presents us with a society, increasingly rooted in technology and the lockstep of corporate protocols, where everything is controlled. —

Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024 And since Fisher Island has a strict architectural protocols that requires the exteriors of every structure to reflect Mediterranean styling, the challenge was to blend this Mediterranean detailing with cool, contemporary interiors in a seamless, sophisticated way. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for protocol

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