protocol

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Pronunciation
/ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/
/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.

2 Definition

An official record of a diplomatic meeting or negotiation; later specifically, a draft document setting out agreements to be signed into force by a subsequent formal treaty.

3 Definition

An amendment to an official treaty.

4 Definition

The first leaf of a roll of papyrus, or the official mark typically found on such a page.

5 Definition

The official formulas which appeared at the beginning or end of certain official documents such as charters, papal bulls etc.

6 Definition

The original notes of observations made during an experiment; also, the precise method for carrying out or reproducing a given experiment.

7 Definition

The official rules and guidelines for heads of state and other dignitaries, governing accepted behaviour in relations with other diplomatic representatives or over affairs of state.

8 Definition

(by extension) An accepted code of conduct; acceptable behaviour in a given situation or group.

9 Definition

A set of formal rules describing how to transmit or exchange data, especially across a network.

10 Definition

The set of instructions allowing a licensed medical professional to start, modify, or stop a medical or patient care order.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a protocol of.

2 Definition

To make or write protocols, or first drafts; to issue protocols.