It should be noted that Dole did not intend to change the configuration of the communication protocol.
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Protocol
/ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/
Synonyms for "protocol" (296 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (60)
Determiner(1 words)
a procedure
Adjective(8 words)
academic techniqueadministrative procedureancient history project guidelinesbiological procedurechemical processesclinical guidelineclinical protocolcollective conduct
Noun(20 words)
accepted ruleaction ruleadjective of processalgorithmapply techniqueappointment cancellationarpattendance guidelinebinding instrumentcareful analysis processceremonial protocolceremonieschaperoningclassroom directiveclinical procedurecommunication protocolcommunication standardcommunications protocolcompose a planconstraints
accordagendaagreementamenitiesarrangementauthoritybargainbatting orderbillbill of farebinding agreementblueprintbondbudgetcalendarcalibratecardcarte du jourcartelceremony
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Verb(3 words)
apply methodcollects samplesconduct procedure
Strong matches (88)
contractconventionconventionscourtlinesscovenantcovenant of saltcustomsdealdecenciesdecorumdickerdiplomacydiplomatic codedocketdrafteleganceeleganciesemployment contractetiquetteexquisite manners
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Noun(46 words)
courtesiescustomcustomary lawsdata standarddccpdeportmentdflpdiplomatic protocoldistrict conduct procedureemergency resupplyenergy accounting ruleengineering practiceetiquetteetiquette moduleetiquette standardexperiment setupexperiment validationexperimental procedureextraditionfluency measure
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formal arrangementformal etiquetteformalityformulaformulaeformulasframework for analysisftpgeneral practice normsgophergothenburggroup processguidanceguidelinehandshakehandshakeshandshakinghttpice-formation protocolinformation exchangeinspection standardinstruction sheetinterfaceslab compliancelab measurement techniquelab rules
Adjective(12 words)
cryptographic standardcultural system norms etiquettecurrent regimeexperimental planformal guidelineformal proceduresformal rulesformal standardsgerman ordnunginternational dining etiquetteitalian processoitalian sistema
Verb(2 words)
devise a procedureignore rules guideline
Pronoun(1 words)
it ufficiale
Related words (148)
Noun(70 words)
lab techniqueslaboratory procedurelaboratory techniquelegal-rule policylist ordermeeting conductionmost high-societymuseum policynetwork standardno instructionofficial guidelineofficial standardphysics experiment setupphysics-course relatedpolicy directivepolicy move rationalepolicy on academic disorganizationpond-ecosystem activitypot-up processpractice a skill
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procedimientoproceduraproceduralizationprocedureproceduresprocedurăproctoringprocédurereading strategyregimenrelease directivesrepotting guidelinesresearch methodsresult verificationresults validationrigamarolesritesroutineroutinesrulerulesrules frameworksafety directivesafety measurescience procedurescientific method stepsscreen time managementsequencessilence the phonesstandard sequencestandardsstart processstrategiesstrymonsystem of rulessystematized processtaking turnsteam chartertemperature assessmentthe policytherapeutic methodtime place rulestraditiontraditional practicetraditionstribal council directiveunwritten lawverification standardvideotexzoo context term
legal agreementlegal contractlineuplist of agendamannermannersmemorandummenuminutemoresmutual agreementnatural politenessnoteorder of the dayoutlinepactpactionplaybillpoint of etiquettepolicy
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politenesspolitessepracticeprogramprogram of operationprogrammaprogrammepromiseproprietiesproprietyprospectuspunctilioquiet good mannersritualrosterrules of conductscheduleslatesocial codesocial conductsocial gracesocial gracessocial proceduressocial usagestipulationtransactiontreatyunderstandingunion contractusagevalid contractwage contract
Adjective(23 words)
local custommanual protocolmedical procedureofficial communicationofficial guidelinesorderly queuepolite declinepolitical procedurepolitical violence policyprivate club etiquetteproblem solving strategyprocedural methodpublic program guidelinesrecurring pattern of behaviorrepeatable procedurerole play modelsystematic arrangementsystematic inquirysystematic standardunlawful conduct policy
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urbane mannerswritten directivewritten instruction
Determiner(1 words)
most administrative procedure
Verb(2 words)
restore order protocolset out instructions
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a procedure, academic technique, accepted rule, accord, action rule.
- Sentence evidence is available for protocol, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "protocol".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "protocol"
Keep "protocol" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "protocol" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "protocol", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "protocol" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
6 entriesdiplomatic protocolemail protocolexperiment protocollab protocolmeeting protocolweb protocol
Collocations
6 entriescomputer protocolemail protocolinternet protocollab protocolmeeting protocolsafety protocol
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
20 translations across 18 languages.
Armenian
1 entries- արձանագրություն noun (diplomatic document)
Belarusian
1 entries- пратако́л noun (diplomatic document)
Bulgarian
1 entries- протоко́л noun (diplomatic document)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 議定書 /议定书 noun (diplomatic document)
Finnish
3 entries- muistiinpanot noun (diplomatic document)
- protokolla noun (diplomatic document)
- pöytäkirja noun (diplomatic document)
French
1 entries- protocole noun (diplomatic document)
Georgian
1 entries- პროტოკოლი noun (diplomatic document)
Greek
1 entries- πρωτόκολλο noun (diplomatic document)
Japanese
1 entries- 議定書 noun (diplomatic document)
Kazakh
1 entries- хаттама noun (diplomatic document)
Korean
1 entries- 의정서 noun (diplomatic document)
Polish
1 entries- protokół noun (diplomatic document)
Romanian
1 entries- protocol noun (diplomatic document)
Russian
1 entries- протоко́л noun (diplomatic document)
Swedish
1 entries- protokoll noun (diplomatic document)
Thai
1 entries- พิธีสาร noun (diplomatic document)
Ukrainian
1 entries- протоко́л noun (diplomatic document)
Welsh
1 entries- protocol noun (diplomatic document)
Sample sentences
26 total sentences available.
Just stick to the protocol, would you?
Source: tatoeba (1237030)
Politeness is just a protocol that is different in every society.
Source: tatoeba (1873279)
A protocol is used when computers intercommunicate, just as human beings do.
Source: tatoeba (1873285)
Showing 4 of 26 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "protocol"?
Closest matches include a procedure, academic technique, accepted rule, accord, action rule.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "protocol"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.