Synonyms of protocols

protocols

noun

plural of protocol

1

as in rules

an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation

Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.

Related Words

• rules
• etiquettes
• courtesies
• conventions
• manners
• practices
• formalities
• proprieties
• customs
• mores
• forms
• decorums
• civilities
• patterns
• habits
• amenities
• actions
• modes
• behaviors
• styles
• habitudes
• tricks
• addresses
• p's and q's
• bearings
• fashions
• demeanors
• wonts
• conducts
• gestes
• deportments
• comportments

2

as in procedures

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.

Related Words

• procedures
• techniques
• policies
• systems
• programs
• strategies
• plans
• tactics
• specifications
• proposals
• means
• schemes
• conceptions
• ideas
• purposes
• formulas
• counterplans
• counterstrategies
• platforms
• specifics
• ways
• intentions
• blueprints
• patterns
• projects
• maps
• aims
• diagrams
• intents
• recipes
• layouts
• arrangements
• projets
• setups
• designs
• games
• master plans
• ground plans
• game plans
• road maps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of protocols

In fact, Anzalone acknowledged that the district has since changed its protocols to ensure administrators are aware of team traditions and that activities such as ice baths have adult supervision. — Matt Calkins, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Prior to 2025, the Tennessee lethal injection protocols were laid out in detail over 100 pages and included extensive protocols. — CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Demonstrate implementation of planetary protection protocols. — Leonard David, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026

The incident has raised questions about whether the officers present followed department protocols. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

By connecting outcomes data, including closed claims, with biomarker and clinical data, drug developers can make smarter recruitment decisions and design better protocols. — MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

The second, conducted by ex-BBC One boss Lorraine Heggessey, looked into whether changes should be made to protocols for MAFS UK to strengthen contributor welfare in the future. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Experts say candidates can and should ask about a company's AI policies and protocols during the interview stage. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

The first, by law firm Clyde & Co, examined whether welfare protocols sufficiently fulfilled Channel 4’s duty of care obligations as set out by media regulator Ofcom. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026