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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They are under "strict precautionary measures" on the ship, its operator Oceanwide Expeditions said in a statement, including isolation, hygiene protocols and medical monitoring.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

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

Fish and Wildlife Service protocols to identify tortoises and instead used less rigorous procedures, said Evan Levy, attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday didn’t rule out changes to security protocols for Trump following the incident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But the safety protocols turned out to be in ROMs.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir