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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Employees modified the MAP’s consent forms, patient instructional materials, website FAQ page, and chatbot so that they now contain information on both medication protocols.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

The agreement to talk about safety protocols involving artificial intelligence revealed the fierce competition between the two powers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It could also support new quantum communication protocols, the transfer of multi photon entangled states, and new approaches to measurement based quantum computing.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu called on Tuesday for "closer coordination" on health protocols within the European Union.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

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

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin