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Protocol
01
the accepted way of behavior in a community or group of people
Examples
In Japanese culture, bowing is a protocol that demonstrates respect and humility.
The military has strict protocols for addressing superiors and following chain of command.
02
a set of rules and appropriate behavior that officials use on formal occasions
Examples
The state dinner followed strict diplomatic protocol, including seating arrangements and toasts.
Protocol dictates that the President must sign bills passed by Congress before they become law.
03
a system of rules that defines the format and transmission of data between devices or networks
Examples
The TCP / IP protocol is fundamental to internet communication.
Data transfer follows the rules of the designated protocol.
04
the original written record or formal document of an agreement, often between states
Examples
The treaty 's protocol was signed by all parties.
Diplomats reviewed the protocol before negotiations.
05
a detailed set of instructions or rules for conducting experiments, treatments, or procedures
Examples
The clinical trial followed a strict protocol.
Laboratory staff adhered to the experimental protocol.
