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protocol
[ proh-tuh-kawl, -kol, -kohl ]
noun
- the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.
- an original draft, minute, or record from which a document, especially a treaty, is prepared.
- a supplementary international agreement.
- an agreement between states.
- an annex to a treaty giving data relating to it.
- Medicine/Medical. the plan for carrying out a scientific study or a patient's treatment regimen.
- Computers. a set of rules governing the format of messages that are exchanged between computers.
- Also called protocol statement, Philosophy. a statement reporting an observation or experience in the most fundamental terms without interpretation: sometimes taken as the basis of empirical verification, as of scientific laws.
verb (used without object)
- to draft or issue a protocol.
protocol
/ ˈprəʊtəˌkɒl /
noun
- the formal etiquette and code of behaviour, precedence, and procedure for state and diplomatic ceremonies
- a memorandum or record of an agreement, esp one reached in international negotiations, a meeting, etc
- chiefly US
- a record of data or observations on a particular experiment or proceeding
- an annexe appended to a treaty to deal with subsidiary matters or to render the treaty more lucid
- a formal international agreement or understanding on some matter
- an amendment to a treaty or convention
- philosophy a statement that is immediately verifiable by experience In fullprotocol statement See logical positivism
- computing the set form in which data must be presented for handling by a particular computer configuration, esp in the transmission of information between different computer systems
protocol
/ prō′tə-kôl′,-kōl′ /
- The plan for a course of medical treatment or for a scientific experiment.
- A set of standardized procedures for transmitting or storing data, especially those used in regulating data transmission between computers or peripherals.
Other Words From
- pro·to·col·ar [proh-t, uh, -, kol, -er], proto·cola·ry proto·colic adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of protocol1
Example Sentences
They have the flexibility to do it and with no-contact protocols in place, it’s perfectly safe.
The NHL, less than a month into an abbreviated season that has already seen 35 games postponed, announced new covid-19 protocols Thursday night in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus.
To check for safety protocols and potential closures, visit the individual websites before you go.
Many covid apps use the Google-Apple protocol, which is a system that keeps users anonymous.
Twitter recently posted an update to its Bluesky project, which is aimed at developing open protocols for a decentralized, Twitter-like social network.
The new information consisted of Internet protocol addresses that Comey said are “exclusively used” by North Korea.
And in a big departure from established royal protocol, Prince George might even get a—gasp—present to open on Christmas Day.
There were not just one, not two but THREE breaches of protocol last night.
What should the protocol be for engaging people on the street who offer unsolicited “compliments?”
“New Jersey is not changing its quarantine protocol,” Christie spokesman Kevin Roberts told reporters in a statement.
For a month before the Protocol was signed the relations between Spaniards and Americans were verging towards a crisis.
Three days later, on May 8, a protocol was signed concerning the Danish succession.
See the list of members in the protocol of the proceedings first published in the Bulletin de la Socit de l'hist.
At the end of the day, every Internet protocol is just a sequence of text sent back and forth in a prescribed order.
Domain Name Service is an interesting and ancient Internet protocol, dating back to 1983.
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More About Protocol
What does protocol mean?
Protocol generally means an official set of procedures for what actions to take in a certain situation.
Protocol has many specific uses, but most of them deal with such a plan or the documents that spell out such a plan or agreement. Protocol is used in specific ways in the contexts of diplomacy, medicine, and computing, but it’s also often used in a general way in situations that require people to follow official procedures.
Example: His failure to follow the safety procedures was a serious breach of protocol.
Where does protocol come from?
The first records of protocol come from the 1500s. It’s derived from the Greek prōtókollon, which referred to a tag attached to a rolled papyrus manuscript that contained notes about its contents.
In the context of diplomacy (the conducting of relations and negotiations between nations), protocol refers to the formal customs, regulations, and etiquette that have been established to carry out such interactions. More specifically, it can refer to an international agreement, the first draft of a treaty, or an addition to it.
In medicine, a protocol is a formal plan for treating a patient, especially in a specific circumstance. In computing, protocol refers to a set of rules for formatting messages.
In general, the word protocol is used to refer to an official plan or a set of guidelines to be followed in certain situations. Protocols are often used to ensure safety. For example, a company might have a safety protocol for handling hazardous materials.
In the Star Wars series, the character C-3PO is a protocol droid, meaning he’s responsible for assisting with things like etiquette and translation (he’s fond of pointing out that he’s fluent in millions of forms of communication).
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What are some other forms related to protocol?
- protocolar (adjective)
- protocolary (adjective)
- protocolic (adjective)
What are some synonyms for protocol?
What are some words that share a root or word element with protocol?
What are some words that often get used in discussing protocol?
How is protocol used in real life?
Protocol is most commonly used to refer to official rules and regulations that are formulated so they can be followed in a future situation.
Having different Indigenous nations meeting with one another, following protocol, that's the kind of diplomacy that matters here, it's awesome to see.
— âpihtawikosisân (@apihtawikosisan) February 21, 2020
Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated due to temperatures dropping later today.
If you know anyone who finds themselves homeless tonight please pass on the details below.#SWEP pic.twitter.com/glPE9kXirL
— Doncaster Council (@MyDoncaster) March 20, 2020
As I start voting for Oscars, I'm Bummed (hope not against protocol to say this) I don't have opportunity to vote for @jes_chastain
— Rod Lurie (@RodLurie) February 11, 2015
Try using protocol!
Which of the following words is LEAST likely to describe a protocol?
A. official
B. formal
C. willy-nilly
D. planned
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