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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Salvador's government invited journalists to witness proceedings under strict security protocols.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

In the United States, that means oversight from the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission — bodies that regulate drug protocols and police misleading commercial claims.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He sees an opportunity for Astera Labs’ offerings to support the technology protocols for Trainium 4.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

He said work with animals in captivity had a "ripple effect" for big cats in the wild and treatment protocols.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Back then, networks had only very basic protocols for exchanging files and e-mail messages.

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