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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Among the issues they reported were staffing shortages that left police recruits without adequate firearms training, and unsafe training protocols and working conditions, according to the lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Leaders in the area are distinguished by the size of their financial investment, the quality of their data and their governance protocols to support scaling AI across the organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“This is a lockdown. This is a lockdown. Follow lockdown protocols immediately. This is a lockdown. Follow lockdown protocols immediately.”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden