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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They are under "strict precautionary measures" on the ship, its operator Oceanwide Expeditions said in a statement, including isolation, hygiene protocols and medical monitoring.

From Barron's • May 4, 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

Major Wall Street firms are racing to turn traditional assets from stocks to bonds to funds into tokens on the blockchain, with many of these tokenized assets expected to be used in DeFi protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

There were all sorts of cumbersome new factors to be considered and discussed—Secret Service protocols, emergency evacuation setups, strategies for protecting our kids’ privacy now that they had the eyes of a nation upon them.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama