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

Example Sentences

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Amazon, Google, Snap and Nvidia are among the firms to have implemented emergency protocols as the safety of thousands of their workers across the region is brought into sharp focus.

From BBC

While there is a whole system of protocols and technology designed to avoid such accidents, humans aren’t perfect, and the fog of war is real.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Polish patients' rights ombudsman also found that Izabela's rights had been violated, and recommended new protocols for septic shock and for situations posing threats to a woman's health.

From Barron's

I was respectful and followed the rules and protocols to a fault.

From Literature

Veteran staffers also said appointees often operate without coordinating their requests and appear unfamiliar with established communications protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal