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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"It isn't acceptable that things like head injury assessment protocols in rugby are largely based on data from men and then slightly adapted for women," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Short term it could be moving the kickoff times, it could be introducing more drink breaks, having more heat protocols and safety regulations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But it does have downsides, such as being slower than other protocols, and, while highly customizable, its configuration can be more complex.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

During the Covid pandemic, Putin imposed elaborate quarantine protocols, including disinfection tunnels and lengthy isolation requirements for visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

I was searching for software, brainpower, complex algorithms, knowledge workers, call centers, transmission protocols, breakthroughs in optical engineering—the sources of wealth in our day.

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