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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Montevidoni later testified that Rinderknecht also used ChatGPT to look for information about the home address and security protocols of DoorDash CEO Tony Xu.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Hyodol has strict data security protocols, with voice recordings only used internally to train the doll's chatbot, Kim said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It features advanced encryption protocols, a no-logs policy and seamless streaming, making it an ideal choice for browsing on the go.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"It isn't acceptable that things like head injury assessment protocols in rugby are largely based on data from men and then slightly adapted for women," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

So Reilly worked with his staff to develop specific protocols for efficiently treating asthma patients, and another set of programs for treating the homeless.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell