protocol
ˈprəʊtəkɒl
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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.
guideline method procedure
4.
international agreementRareformal international agreementRare
  • The countries signed a protocol on trade.
convention treaty
5.
historical recordRareofficial record of a negotiation or transactionRare
  • The protocol was signed by both parties.
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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.

Origin of protocol

Greek, protos (first) + kolla (glue)

Terms with protocol included in their meaning

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HTTPSabbr.
abr: Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
secure version of HTTP for safe web communication
FTPacr.
acr: File Transfer Protocol
way to send files between computers
IPacr.
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

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.

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  1. French:protocole, règles protocolaires, ...
  2. German:Protokoll, ...
  3. Italian:protocollo, procedura, ...
  4. Spanish:protocolo, procedimiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:protocolo, ata, ...
  6. Chinese:协议, 礼节, ...
  7. Japanese:プロトコル, 手順, ...
  8. Arabic:بُرُوتُوكُول, قَوَاعِد دِبْلُومَاسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרוֹטוֹקוֹל, פְּרוֹטוֹקוֹל דִּיפְּלוֹמָטִי, ...
  10. Russian:протокол, дипломатический протокол, ...
  11. Ukrainian:протокол, етикет, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोटोकॉल, राजनयिक प्रोटोकॉल, ...
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