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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
On Android devices, a lock icon under a message or an indication that the message is being sent using RCS (Rich Communication Services) protocol denotes encryption.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The chief of protocol position within the State Department requires Senate confirmation.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
While not a legal requirement, FBI background checks on an incoming president’s personnel picks are standard protocol and come with practical reasons including for the sharing of classified information during the transition from one White House to the next.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
This new framework developed by SAE International and its partners aims to complement and enhance the ISO standard with a universal protocol that is both secure and simplified.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The chief of protocol position within the State Department requires Senate confirmation.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
While not a legal requirement, FBI background checks on an incoming president’s personnel picks are standard protocol and come with practical reasons including for the sharing of classified information during the transition from one White House to the next.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
This new framework developed by SAE International and its partners aims to complement and enhance the ISO standard with a universal protocol that is both secure and simplified.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
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Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.Andee Tagle, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The women were taught etiquette by Weston’s daughters and — dressed in matching in smart dark navy suits and hats — got to watch the Coronation from a perfect spot on Piccadilly in central London.Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her surgery is the latest in a series of similar procedures known as xenotransplantation, the practice of transplanting organs from one species to another.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Organizations must ensure that all personnel understand IAM policies and are trained in compliance with procedures.Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rodriguez also notes that his hacking technique could be used not just by a driver who wants to jailbreak their own plate, but also by someone targeting an unwitting owner of a plate too.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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The problem is that their techniques cast a wide net over our telecom networks, so your unsecure messages could be collected and used to exploit you down the road.Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Italian pharmaceutical companies such as Menarini, are actively collaborating with American firms to improve drug delivery systems and develop lifesaving treatments.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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At least $100 million would be provided to develop the career passports, a statewide system to help veterans receive college credit for work experience and other career programs.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Legacy retail technology systems are outdated, incompatible with new programs, and lack scalability.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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So who better to guide a program than the second most victorious coach in N.F.L. history?Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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The headlines suggesting a reversal in policy will have been welcomed as many turn to Windows 11 before the deadline next October.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement While tech companies have given to previous presidential inaugurations, the donations come as Trump and Republicans look at reshaping policies that impact social media, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and more.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the coming year will mark a tipping point where AI moves from being a tool for individual productivity to a core component of organizational design and strategy.Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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