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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But there are concerns about the efficacy of the testing protocols.

From Los Angeles Times

The Violanta company in a statement insisted it "strictly applies protocols and procedures, adhering to all measures for the safety of our staff and facilities".

From Barron's

"Our measurement protocols can be directly applied to existing precision instruments such as optical lattice clocks," says Lex Joosten, PhD student in the Basel group.

From Science Daily

When Sinner and Spizzirri took to court at about 12:30 for the second match on Laver, chair umpire Fergus Murphy reminded the players about the protocols which could be enforced.

From BBC

Prevented from doing his job of overseeing privacy and security protocols, he says he was ultimately forced into resigning.

From Los Angeles Times