Protocols: meaning, definitions and examples

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protocols

[ ˈprəʊtəkɒl ]

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computer networking

A set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices.

Synonyms

guidelines, rules, standards

Examples of usage

The TCP/IP protocol is widely used in computer networking.
The HTTP protocol is used for transmitting web pages.

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medical

A detailed plan of a scientific or medical experiment, treatment, or procedure.

Synonyms

method, plan, procedure

Examples of usage

The study followed strict protocols to ensure accurate results.
The doctor followed the protocol for administering the vaccine.

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diplomacy

The formal procedure and etiquette used in official diplomatic relations.

Synonyms

ceremony, etiquette, formality

Examples of usage

The ambassador followed the protocol when meeting with foreign dignitaries.
The protocol for addressing royalty is well-defined.

Translations

Translations of the word "protocols" in other languages:

🇵🇹 protocolos

🇮🇳 प्रोटोकॉल

🇩🇪 Protokolle

🇮🇩 protokol

🇺🇦 протоколи

🇵🇱 protokoły

🇯🇵 プロトコル

🇫🇷 protocoles

🇪🇸 protocolos

🇹🇷 protokoller

🇰🇷 프로토콜

🇸🇦 بروتوكولات

🇨🇿 protokoly

🇸🇰 protokoly

🇨🇳 协议

🇸🇮 protokoli

🇮🇸 samskiptareglur

🇰🇿 хаттамалар

🇬🇪 პროტოკოლები

🇦🇿 protokollar

🇲🇽 protocolos

Word origin

The word 'protocol' has its origins in the medieval Latin word 'protocollum', meaning a leaf or sheet serving as a cover for a manuscript. It later evolved to refer to a code of ceremonial forms or etiquette used in official proceedings. The modern usage of 'protocol' emerged in the 19th century, particularly in the context of diplomatic relations and computer networking, where it denotes a set of rules or standards for communication and interaction between systems or parties.