"protocol" meaning in English

See protocol in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈproʊtəˌkɑl/ [US], /ˈprəʊtəˌkɒl/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-protocol.wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-protocol.wav [US] Forms: protocol [singular], protocols [plural]
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  1. A protocol is a rule, guideline, or document about how certain activities are done.
    Sense id: simple-protocol-en-noun-s7u2h-W6
  2. A protocol is a set of rules that describes how data is transmitted.
    Sense id: simple-protocol-en-noun-BnMMpJsg
     
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