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Synonyms of protocol
1
an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation
- Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for protocol
- convention,
- fashion,
- form,
- mode,
- style
- actions,
- address,
- bearing,
- behavior,
- comportment,
- conduct,
- demeanor,
- deportment,
- geste
- (also gest)
- [archaic]
2
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.
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The first known use of protocol was in 1541
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