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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As investigations continue, city officials are expected to review safety protocols and determine whether additional restrictions will be imposed before operations resume.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

Using imprint and retrieval protocols based on the QMM equations, we recovered the original quantum states with over 90% accuracy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

Stringent protocols have to be followed to stop it spreading - and safe burials are vital.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Shannon Camacho, senior policy associate at Inclusive Action for the City, said that Riverside needs to commit to improving its sidewalk vending ordinance and code enforcement protocols.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 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