Protocol is a system of rules about the correct way to act in formal situations.
He has become something of a stickler for the finer observances of royal protocol.
...minor breaches of protocol.
Synonyms: code of behaviour, manners, courtesies, conventions More Synonyms of protocol
2. countable noun
A protocol is a set of rules for exchanging information between computers.
[computing]
3. countable noun
A protocol is a written record of a treaty or agreement that has been made by two or more countries.
[formal]
It is diplomatic protocol that a foreign minister often accompanies the head of stateon certain journeys.
There are also protocols on the testing of nuclear weapons.
4. countable noun
A protocol is a plan for a course of medical treatment, or a plan for a scientific experiment.
[US, formal]
...the detoxification protocol.
More Synonyms of protocol
protocol in British English
(ˈprəʊtəˌkɒl)
noun
1.
the formal etiquette and code of behaviour, precedence, and procedure for state and diplomatic ceremonies
2.
a memorandum or record of an agreement, esp one reached in international negotiations, a meeting, etc
3. (chiefly US)
a.
a record of data or observations on a particular experiment or proceeding
b.
an annexe appended to a treaty to deal with subsidiary matters or to render the treaty more lucid
c.
a formal international agreement or understanding on some matter
4.
an amendment to a treaty or convention
5. philosophy
a statement that is immediately verifiable by experience
In full: protocol statement. logical positivism
6. computing
the set form in which data must be presented for handling by a particular computer configuration, esp in the transmission of information between different computer systems
Word origin
C16: from Medieval Latin prōtocollum, from Late Greek prōtokollon sheet glued to the front of a manuscript, from proto- + kolla glue
protocol in American English
(ˈproʊtəˌkɔl; ˈproʊtoʊˌkɑl; ˈproʊtoʊˌkoʊl)
noun
1.
an original draft or record of a document, negotiation, etc.
2.
a.
a diplomatic agreement, esp. one that amends, clarifies, or adds to a treaty
b.
the code of ceremonial forms and courtesies, of precedence, etc. accepted as proper and correct in official dealings, as between heads of states or diplomatic officials
3.
in science and medicine, a formal set of rules and procedures to be followed during a particular research experiment, course of treatment, etc.
4.
a set of rules governing the communication and the transfer of data between machines, as in a computer system
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈprotoˌcolled or ˈprotoˌcoled, ˈprotoˌcolling or ˈprotoˌcoling
5.
to issue in a protocol
verb intransitive
6.
to draw up a protocol
Word origin
Early ModE prothocoll < MFr prothocole < ML protocollum < LGr prōtokollon, first leaf glued to a manuscript (describing the contents) < Gr prōto-, proto- + kolla, glue; (sense 2) Fr protocole
Examples of 'protocol' in a sentence
protocol
They have to because of royal protocol.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
They have to because of royal protocol.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The surgical techniques and the procedural protocols in use today are the same we used then.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It turned out that the medical protocol around miscarriage is quite odd.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
According to diplomatic protocol he should have at least seen a minister.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The courtiers and the advisers left no stone unturned to ensure protocol was followed and dignity maintained.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Whether the correct protocol was observed was more debatable.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Maybe we should find a less volatile set of measurement protocols.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Back up was called and protocol was followed up to the letter.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She goes to court and complains that the correct protocols were not followed.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The other is a model duchess who is working hard at her new role and following royal protocol.
The Sun (2012)
Under medical protocols he can return to contact training after five days provided he has passed the necessary cognitive tests.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Imagine the stress of royal protocol.
The Sun (2011)
One chief executive had to talk to 62 different people to change a cancer treatment protocol.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The individual internet protocol address of the email sender suggested it was from France.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Otherwise, use your laptop to make calls on the net using voiceover internet protocol.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Both agree that new powers are needed to match a computer's internet protocol address with an individual.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
New protocols in setting up and maintaining drips are also included in guidance open for comments until July.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He expressed concern that a long-awaited protocol to simplify procedures for the bulk of cases that stand no chance of success was still awaited.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Now the game is getting to the point where it is manly to say you don't feel right and submit to the treatment protocols.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He visits an academy in Mumbai that teaches British business protocol and social etiquette.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
All he needed was a political education; tutoring in the use of protocol, political finesse and style.
Martin Allen THE HITLER-HESS DECEPTION (2003)
It said: 'The proposed new treaty and supplementary protocols take over almost all the innovations contained in the constitutional treaty.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I am sure the hospital tried its best to reassure her, but it clearly needs to look at its security and protocol system.
The Sun (2012)
In other languages
protocol
British English: protocol NOUN
Protocol is a system of rules about the correct way to act in formal situations.
He has become a stickler for the finer observances of government protocol.
American English: protocol
Brazilian Portuguese: protocolo
Chinese: 礼节
European Spanish: protocolo
French: protocole
German: Protokoll
Italian: protocollo
Japanese: 儀礼
Korean: 의례
European Portuguese: protocolo
Latin American Spanish: protocolo
All related terms of 'protocol'
Geneva Protocol
the agreement in 1925 to ban the use of asphyxiating , poisonous , or other gases in war. It does not ban the development or manufacture of such gases
Kyoto protocol
an amendment to the United Nations international treaty on global warming in which participating nations commit to reducing their emissions of carbon dioxide , negotiated in Kyoto , Japan , in 1997
protocol statement
the formal etiquette and code of behaviour, precedence , and procedure for state and diplomatic ceremonies
file transfer protocol
file transfer protocol ; the standard protocol used to transfer files across the internet , or a similar network , between computer systems
wireless application protocol
a global application that enables mobile-phone users to access the internet and other information services
Tabata
a type of high-intensity interval training
1 (noun)
Definition
the rules of behaviour for formal occasions
He is a stickler for royal protocol.
Synonyms
code of behaviour
manners
courtesies
conventions
customs
formalities
good form
It's not good form to spend lots of money.
etiquette
a breach of the rules of diplomatic etiquette
propriety
Their sense of social propriety is eroded.
decorum
I was treated with decorum and respect
rules of conduct
politesse
p's and q's
2 (noun)
Definition
a record of an agreement in international negotiations
the Montreal Protocol to phase out use and production of CFCs
Synonyms
agreement
a new defence agreement
contract
The company won a prestigious contract for work on the building.
treaty
negotiations over an international treaty on global warming
convention
the importance of observing the Geneva convention on human rights
pact
The two countries signed a non-aggression pact.
compact
The Pilgrims signed a democratic compact aboard the Mayflower.
covenant
the United Nations covenant on civil and political rights
concordat
Additional synonyms
in the sense of compact
Definition
a contract or agreement
The Pilgrims signed a democratic compact aboard the Mayflower.
Synonyms
agreement,
deal (informal),
understanding,
contract,
bond,
arrangement,
alliance,
treaty,
bargain,
pact,
covenant,
entente,
concordat
in the sense of contract
Definition
a formal agreement between two or more parties
The company won a prestigious contract for work on the building.
Synonyms
agreement,
deal (informal),
commission,
commitment,
arrangement,
understanding,
settlement,
treaty,
bargain,
convention,
engagement,
pact,
compact,
covenant,
bond,
stipulation,
concordat
in the sense of convention
Definition
a formal agreement or contract between people and nations
the importance of observing the Geneva convention on human rights
Synonyms
agreement,
contract,
treaty,
bargain,
pact,
compact,
protocol,
stipulation,
concordat
Synonyms of 'protocol'
protocol
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of covenant
Definition
a formal sealed agreement
the United Nations covenant on civil and political rights
Synonyms
promise,
contract,
agreement,
commitment,
arrangement,
treaty,
pledge,
bargain,
convention,
pact,
compact,
concordat,
trust
in the sense of decorum
Definition
polite and socially correct behaviour
I was treated with decorum and respect
Synonyms
propriety,
decency,
etiquette,
breeding,
protocol,
respectability,
politeness,
good manners,
good grace,
gentility,
deportment,
courtliness,
politesse,
punctilio,
seemliness
in the sense of etiquette
Definition
the customs or rules of behaviour regarded as correct in social life
a breach of the rules of diplomatic etiquette
Synonyms
good or proper behaviour,
manners,
rules,
code,
customs,
convention,
courtesy,
usage,
protocol,
formalities,
propriety,
politeness,
good manners,
decorum,
civility,
politesse,
p's and q's,
polite behaviour,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of good form
It's not good form to spend lots of money.
Synonyms
good manners,
manners,
protocol,
etiquette,
ceremony,
courtesy,
formalities,
refinement,
proprieties,
politeness,
decorum,
the done thing,
social graces,
politesse,
p's and q's,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of pact
Definition
a formal agreement between two or more parties
The two countries signed a non-aggression pact.
Synonyms
agreement,
contract,
alliance,
treaty,
deal (informal),
understanding,
league,
bond,
arrangement,
bargain,
convention,
compact,
protocol,
covenant,
concord,
concordat
in the sense of propriety
Definition
correct conduct
Their sense of social propriety is eroded.
Synonyms
decorum,
manners,
courtesy,
protocol,
good form,
decency,
breeding,
delicacy,
modesty,
respectability,
etiquette,
refinement,
politeness,
good manners,
rectitude,
punctilio,
seemliness
in the sense of treaty
Definition
an agreement between two parties concerning the purchase of property
negotiations over an international treaty on global warming