protocols

NOUN

rules of conduct, behavior in certain situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreement code contract covenant custom obligation pact

STRONG

compact concordat conventions courtesy decorum etiquette formalities manners order politesse propriety treaty

WEAK

good form p's and q's

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement

STRONG

bad manners impoliteness rudeness

WEAK

crudeness impropriety

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protocols

Pausing such operations long enough to reassess protocols was not surrender.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

That has made her determined to raise awareness of the allergy that took his life and improve treatment protocols, so that other families don't have to experience the same pain.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

The blonde-haired sunglasses collector scored a minor role in the series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and took a position overseeing Covid safety protocols during the pandemic on another production.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

Several states like California and Arizona require robotaxi companies to have law enforcement interaction protocols before they can offer rides.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

“Netscape helped to guarantee that these open protocols would not be proprietary by commercializing them for the public,” said Andreessen.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman