Protocol

/pɹˈə‍ʊtəkˌɒl/

/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑɫ/, /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔɫ/

Protocol

the accepted way of behavior in a community or group of people

a set of rules and appropriate behavior that officials use on formal occasions

(computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data

the original form of an agreement, particularly a treaty between states, etc.; an addition to a treaty or agreement

a set of rules based on which medical treatments or scientific experiments are performed

Examples

1. It was John's idea to skip the safety protocols.

2. Training wheels protocol?

3. Protocols matter, y'all!

4. We followed protocol.