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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Although Greer said there are some valuable elements to the original trade pact, he wants separate protocols for each country since the U.S. has different issues with each of the trading partners.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Players underwent rigorous measurement protocols, revealing that teams and players had not always been honest about height.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Army is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the mission, Spokesman Maj Montrell Russell told the BBC in a statement, including whether the crews complied with federal flying regulations and aviation safety protocols.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The service uses AES-256 encryption with OpenVPN and IKEv2 protocols, plus a WireGuard option on some platforms.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

This railroad turned out to be the protocols I mentioned above—the language of the Internet and World Wide Web.

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