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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But at one point during the viewing, the former president was captured in photos and videos without proper eye protection, seemingly looking directly at the sun.
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USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
This tells us it's certified to be both dustproof (complete protection against sand, dirt, and dust) and waterproof to a depth of 3 feet for up to 30 minutes.
—PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
Designed with melanin-rich skin in mind, the formula offers robust, long-lasting protection against UVA and UVB rays without a dreaded white cast — all while blanketing the skin in a hydrating blend of jojoba, cacao, and avocado oils.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Sharpening into a larger issue, 28 states have introduced legislation that pokes holes in child-labor protections, according to the think-tank Economic Policy Institute.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Less magnesium means less protection against cell damage from oxidative stress.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Some aid workers in the first vehicle struck fled to the next vehicle for protection, the officials said.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
These special glasses are necessary for safe viewing of the sun, as viewing a solar eclipse without protection can cause eye damage.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Experts such as Ed Krupp, longtime director of the Griffith Observatory, advise against staring at the eclipse for minutes on end, even with proper eye protection.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
This tells us it's certified to be both dustproof (complete protection against sand, dirt, and dust) and waterproof to a depth of 3 feet for up to 30 minutes.
—PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
Designed with melanin-rich skin in mind, the formula offers robust, long-lasting protection against UVA and UVB rays without a dreaded white cast — all while blanketing the skin in a hydrating blend of jojoba, cacao, and avocado oils.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Sharpening into a larger issue, 28 states have introduced legislation that pokes holes in child-labor protections, according to the think-tank Economic Policy Institute.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Less magnesium means less protection against cell damage from oxidative stress.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Some aid workers in the first vehicle struck fled to the next vehicle for protection, the officials said.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
These special glasses are necessary for safe viewing of the sun, as viewing a solar eclipse without protection can cause eye damage.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Experts such as Ed Krupp, longtime director of the Griffith Observatory, advise against staring at the eclipse for minutes on end, even with proper eye protection.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protection. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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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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