/ˈproʊtəkɔːl/
proto·col AW
BrE /ˈprəʊtəkɒl/
NAmE /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/,
/ˈproʊtəkɑːl/
[U]
a system of fixed rules and formal behaviour used at official meetings, usually between governments
a breach of protocol
the protocol of diplomatic visits
[C] (specialist)
the first or original version of an agreement, especially a treaty between countries, etc.; an extra part added to an agreement or treaty
the first Geneva Protocol
It is set out in a legally binding protocol which forms part of the treaty.
[C] (computing)
a set of rules that control the way data is sent between computers
[C] (specialist)
a plan for performing a scientific experiment or medical treatment