protocol

From Wiktionary

protocol is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

[change] Noun

Singular protocol

Plural protocols

1. Protocol is the right way to talk and act at certain social events.

   I don't know the protocol for talking to the President.

2. A protocol is the way computers talk to each other.

   To get the domain name from the domain name server, the other computer has to send the right protocol.