protocol

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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.