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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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

“Circumventing records protocols with the intention of avoiding transparency is something that will not be tolerated by this FBI,” Patel said in the announcement of Morens’ indictment Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“Our members have stringent quality protocols in place to limit the levels of heavy metals and other contaminants.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

President Barack Obama found out how much such protocols matter in 2016, at a Group of 20 summit in Hangzhou, China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Rees, later held that the execution protocols and drug combinations weren't inherently unconstitutional.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson