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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Wilde in particular lights up during this section, Angela’s mind racing at possibilities she never considered for herself while fumbling over the practicalities of protocols and just how this would work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

"It's very well documented now the point around not just the curfew but our standards around protocols and all those sorts of things," said McCullum.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

It will be shaped by the platforms, systems and protocols through which commerce flows in the 21st century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Health Canada recommends detailed screening and assessment protocols along with extensive protective equipment, including a fit-tested N95 respirator, face shield, gloves, and fluid-impermeable clothing.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

But the safety protocols turned out to be in ROMs.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir