Coming from the Greek prefix prōt - ("first") and the verb kollan ("to glue together"), prōtokollon gave us our word protocol. In its earliest uses in the 15th century, the word referred to a record of a document …

PROTOCOL definition: the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette. See examples of protocol used in a sentence.

PROTOCOL meaning: 1. the system of rules and acceptable behaviour used at official ceremonies and occasions: 2. a…. Learn more.

A protocol is a written record of a treaty or agreement that has been made by two or more countries.

Definition of protocol noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Protocol definition: A set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a specific task. - See meaning, pronunciation, etymology, examples, and related words.

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Protocol is most often used when talking about the rules of government or official agencies. It is derived from the French and refers to the correct rules of etiquette for diplomats.

Protocol definition: The first copy of a treaty or other such document before its ratification.

A protocol is a predefined set of rules, procedures, or conventions that govern the interactions, exchange or transmission of data between devices, computer systems, or communication entities.