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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"Valverde is at home in good condition and will have to remain at rest for 10 to 14 days, as indicated by the medical protocols for this diagnosis," they added.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The council “and its board of directors have multiple layers of financial and management protocols in place based on sound, legal, transparent, and professional practices,” the council said in a 2024 statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Veritone provides subscription-based software, and is the kind of company that could benefit from Roblox and others increasing safety protocols.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Reform UK sources say Farage's team notifies local police forces of his movements when he is travelling, in line with Operation Bridger protocols.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

All the facts on which you base protocols must be reasonably hard facts with unambiguous meaning.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas