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protocol

/ˈproʊtəkɔːl/  ·  say it: PROH·tuh·kawl

an agreed set of rules for transmitting data

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In more detail

1. (noun) a set of official rules or procedures that must be followed in a particular situation

2. (noun) a plan or set of steps for conducting a scientific experiment or medical treatment

3. (noun) in computing, a system of rules for exchanging information between computers

Examples

• 1. The ambassador followed diplomatic protocol when meeting the foreign minister.
• 2. The research protocol required all participants to complete three sessions.
• 3. HTTP is the protocol used for transferring web pages on the internet.

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