Definition Synonyms
Definition of protocol - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
computingTECH. rules for data transmission in computingTECH.
- The protocol enabled seamless communication between devices.
2.
diplomacyofficial rules for diplomatic behaviour
- The ambassador followed the protocol strictly.
3.
scienceTECH. procedure for carrying out scientific experimentsTECH.
- The lab protocol must be followed to ensure accurate results.
4.
international agreementRare formal international agreementRare
- The countries signed a protocol on trade.
5.
historical recordRare official record of a negotiation or transactionRare
- The protocol was signed by both parties.
Expressions with protocol
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fail to follow established rules or procedures
He was reprimanded for breaking protocol during the meeting.
set of rules governing data exchange between devices
The communications protocol ensures that all devices on the network understand each other.
set of rules for communication
The protocol statement ensures smooth data exchange.
detailed written plan describing steps and rules for a study
The ethics board reviewed the research protocol before approving the clinical trial.
set of rules for data exchange
The communication protocol ensures data is transferred accurately between devices.
system for transmitting voice data over IP networks
Internet protocol telephony allows for efficient voice data transmission.
layered set of communication rules used together for passing data between systems
The engineer debugged an error in the TCP/IP protocol stack.
way to download files without a password
Many websites offer software through anonymous file transfer protocol.
set of rules controlling how software programs exchange messages and data
HTTP is the primary application protocol used for browsing web pages.
set of rules a system uses to check a user's claimed identity
The website updated its authentication protocol to prevent unauthorized access.
formal set of steps used to direct or regulate a process
The safety officer updated the control protocol after the incident.
internet protocol for quick local data transfer
The company upgraded to a fast local internet protocol.
process of changing data from one communication protocol to another
The gateway performs protocol conversion between the legacy system and the new server.
specific level in a communication system that uses defined rules for data exchange
The new security features operate at the transport protocol layer.
network rule set that finds and updates paths for sending data
The administrator changed the routing protocol to improve performance between the offices.
set of rules controlling how data moves between devices
The new router uses a faster transmission protocol for streaming video.
Origin of protocol
Greek, protos (first) + kolla (glue)
Terms with protocol included in their meaning
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abr: Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
secure version of HTTP for safe web communication
acr: File Transfer Protocol
way to send files between computers
acr: Internet Protocol
rules for sending data over the internet
emergency protocol
prioritizing women and children in emergencies
protocol
defined set of signals and rules for communication on a data bus
technology
data value or field that sets options for a device or protocol
protocol failure
failure to follow security protocols
technology
split in a blockchain due to protocol disagreements
diplomacy
additional treaty or protocol attached to an existing international agreement
abr: Hypertext Transfer Protocol
rules for sending information on the internet
acr: Post Office Protocol
system to get emails from a server
acr: Routing Information Protocol
network protocol sharing routing information between routers
acr: Simple Object Access Protocol
protocol for exchanging structured information in web services
environment
policy tool for emission reduction under Kyoto Protocol
leadership chain
protocol for assuming a role after a vacancy
protocol
blockchain rule change not needing full network upgrade
abr: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
set of rules for sending data on networks
technology
software delivering web pages using HTTP protocol
civic protocol
official responsible for ceremonial duties in a county
Internet
check a user's status using an early network status protocol
internet
part of a URL indicating the protocol
technology
wrapper for an unsupported protocol
acr: Password Authentication Protocol
way to check passwords when logging into computers
acr: Sender Policy Framework
email protocol to prevent unauthorized senders
Examples of protocol in a sentence
Developers must follow the protocol for data exchange. The diplomat breached protocol during the meeting. Protocol demands a formal dress code at the event. The protocol for the experiment was updated recently. Each protocol must be approved by the ethics committee. They drafted a protocol to address climate change.
The protocol was ratified by all member states. The protocol detailed the terms of the agreement. A protocol from the meeting was archived for future reference.
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- French:protocole, règles protocolaires, ...
- German:Protokoll, ...
- Italian:protocollo, procedura, ...
- Spanish:protocolo, procedimiento, ...
- Portuguese:protocolo, ata, ...
- Chinese:协议, 礼节, ...
- Japanese:プロトコル, 手順, ...
- Arabic:بُرُوتُوكُول, قَوَاعِد دِبْلُومَاسِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:פְּרוֹטוֹקוֹל, פְּרוֹטוֹקוֹל דִּיפְּלוֹמָטִי, ...
- Russian:протокол, дипломатический протокол, ...
- Ukrainian:протокол, етикет, ...
- Hindi:प्रोटोकॉल, राजनयिक प्रोटोकॉल, ...
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