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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On a visit to one site, AFP journalists had to follow strict protocols, including a ride in a car with blacked-out windows.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It features advanced encryption protocols, a no-logs policy and seamless streaming, making it an ideal choice for browsing on the go.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"The ECB is currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first men's Test against New Zealand," said the statement.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Richardson said that the use of breast cancer risk assessment scores and new screening protocols has saved lives, but that the wealth of information has downsides, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Then Joe would go home and find his seventh grader on the World Wide Web researching a term paper, using open protocols, and looking at the holdings of some art museum in France.

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