protocol
🇺🇸
/ˈprəʊtəkɑːl/
🇬🇧
/ˈprəʊtəkɒl/
noun
C1
Official rules for formal meetings between governments
The protocol requires formal dress for all diplomatic events.
R
First version or extra part of an agreement between countries
The protocol added new terms to the original treaty.
R
Rules for sending data between computers
The network protocol ensures secure data transfer between devices.
R
Plan for scientific experiments or medical treatments
The research protocol must be followed exactly for accurate results.
translation
Official rules for formal meetings between governments; First version or extra part of an agreement between countries; Rules for sending data between computers; Plan for scientific experiments or medical treatments
Word Forms
Plural
protocols