Synonyms of protocol

protocol

noun

1

as in etiquette

an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation

Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• etiquette
• rules
• courtesy
• convention
• manners
• formality
• practice
• proprieties
• custom
• mores
• decorum
• form
• pattern
• politeness
• mode
• style
• civility
• behavior
• practise
• conduct
• habit
• actions
• amenity
• address
• trick
• p's and q's
• fashion
• wont
• comportment
• deportment
• demeanor
• habitude
• bearing
• geste
• gest

2

as in procedure

a preestablished method of carrying out a task and especially a scientific or medical task

The school developed a protocol for the treatment of concussions on the sports field.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• procedure
• technique
• system
• program
• policy
• strategy
• plan
• proposal
• tactic
• scheme
• means
• conception
• counterstrategy
• counterplan
• formula
• platform
• idea
• purpose
• intent
• way
• intention
• blueprint
• pattern
• project
• aim
• recipe
• setup
• diagram
• map
• specific(s)
• layout
• master plan
• specification(s)
• projet
• game plan
• arrangement
• design
• road map
• ground plan
• game

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