protection
noun
pro·tec·tion
prə-ˈtek-shən 
1
: the act of protecting : the state of being protected
2
a
: one that protects
b
: supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker
c
: a contraceptive device (such as a condom)
3
: the freeing of the producers of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (such as high duties) on foreign competitive goods
4
a
: immunity from prosecution purchased by criminals through bribery
b
: money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association
6
: anchoring equipment placed in cracks for safety while rock climbing
Examples of protection in a Sentence
He fights for the protection of the environment.
Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads.
The witness was placed under police protection.
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Vaccines are the only intervention proven to prevent measles, with one dose providing 93% protection against the disease.
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Bonta said the federal administration violated its own Administrative Procedures Act, which guarantees workers receive warnings of mass layoffs and ensures protection for military veterans.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
The program has also worked with Afghans who received visas after helping the U.S. military in Afghanistan, as well as a growing number of Ukrainians, Haitians, Venezuelans and other migrants who fled crises and obtained temporary protections.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Letter carriers are expected to deliver in record breaking heat waves and freezing temperatures, often without adequate protections or breaks.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Bonta said the federal administration violated its own Administrative Procedures Act, which guarantees workers receive warnings of mass layoffs and ensures protection for military veterans.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
The program has also worked with Afghans who received visas after helping the U.S. military in Afghanistan, as well as a growing number of Ukrainians, Haitians, Venezuelans and other migrants who fled crises and obtained temporary protections.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Letter carriers are expected to deliver in record breaking heat waves and freezing temperatures, often without adequate protections or breaks.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protection
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protection. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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protection
noun
pro·tec·tion
prə-ˈtek-shən
1
a
: the act of protecting
under our protection
b
: the state of being protected
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
2
: a person or thing that protects
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