English · Science & Technology
protocol
/ˈproʊ.təˌkɒl/
[/ˈproʊ.təˌkɒl/]
set of rules
Advancednoun
Definition
A set of rules governing how data is exchanged or how a procedure is carried out.
Example
The two devices must use the same protocol to communicate reliably over the network.
The two devices must use the same protocol to communicate reliably over the network.
Etymology
From Greek 'protokollon' (first glued sheet); the diplomatic, then technical, sense followed.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in networking, diplomacy, and laboratory procedures.