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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Although Greer said there are some valuable elements to the original trade pact, he wants separate protocols for each country since the U.S. has different issues with each of the trading partners.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Players underwent rigorous measurement protocols, revealing that teams and players had not always been honest about height.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A common theme in conversations around the conference was how quickly companies are rushing to adopt AI without putting proper security protocols in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The service uses AES-256 encryption with OpenVPN and IKEv2 protocols, plus a WireGuard option on some platforms.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

We are instructed in new protocols and shown the consequences of not playing along.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper