Meaning & use
protocol
An official set of rules or procedures governing formal behavior, diplomacy, or the exchange of data.
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Hospital staff followed strict protocol when handling samples from infected patients.
The two computers communicated using a protocol that ensures no data is lost in transit.
A note on using this word
In technology, protocol refers to rules governing data exchange; in diplomacy, it refers to etiquette and ceremony.
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