protocol

Meanings

• noun

  a set of rules governing communication or interaction between different entities

  - "The diplomats established a protocol for peaceful negotiations."
  - "The internet protocol (IP) is a set of rules that allows data to be transmitted between computers."

• noun

  a formal set of actions or rituals to be followed in a particular situation

  - "The wedding ceremony included many traditional protocols."
  - "The dress code is an important part of the formal protocol at the event."

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Synonyms

policy , procedure

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with protocol
protocol , metallic , protocolic , patrolling

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Variants

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protocol , protocols , hypertext transfer protocol , hypertext transfer protocols , hypertext transport protocol , VOIP , VoIP , Voice over Internet Protocol

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'protocolle,' meaning 'small book,' later meaning 'precedent,' and then 'formal set of rules'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'protocol' comes from the Greek word 'protocolle,' which means 'small book' or 'precedent'.

2. The first internet protocol was developed in the late 1960s by Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn.

3. Diplomatic protocol includes rules for addressing diplomats, presenting credentials, and conducting negotiations.

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Related Concepts

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1. communication protocol: A set of rules that govern the format, sequence, and error control of data transmitted between devices.

2. diplomatic protocol: A set of rules and customs governing diplomatic relations and communication between nations.

3. internet protocol: A set of rules governing the transmission of data on the internet.

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Quotes

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1. Typically, those who make pronouncements like this assume (without saying so) that the tongues making up the multitude will belong to persons who are committed to the "protocols" of rational inquiry; frivolous persons, persons who exploit those protocols or play with them to gain political ends, are not imagined.

   - Stanley Fish,{it}Harper's{/it},December 2005

2. Purcell even flouted the timeless "protocol" of pretending to admire the work of his fellow editors.

   - Tobias Wolff,{it}Old School{/it},2003

3. Today, thanks to the civil-rights movement, white guilt is propriety—an utterly invisible code that defines decency in our culture with thousands of little "protocols" we no longer even think about.

   - Shelby Steele,{it}Harper's{/it},November 2002

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Culture

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In literature, protocol often refers to formal etiquette and social rules. In art, it can be depicted as a series of steps or rituals. In music, it can refer to a set of rules governing the arrangement and performance of music.

How to Memorize "protocol"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a set of rules being followed in a specific situation, like a diplomatic meeting or a computer network.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'protocol' with the idea of rules or guidelines.
   - Think of a formal ceremony or ritual when you hear the word 'protocol'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'protocol' as 'rules to follow'.

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