protocols
English meaning: Protocols
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.
Example
“The hospital introduced strict new safety protocols during the outbreak.”
Another example: “The internet relies on a set of standard protocols to transfer data.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'protocol': in computing, the rules governing data exchange ('network protocols'); more generally, official procedures or codes of conduct ('safety protocols', 'diplomatic protocol'). Neutral to technical register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Medieval Latin 'protocollum', from Greek 'protokollon' (first sheet glued to a manuscript), from 'protos' (first) plus 'kolla' (glue); 16th century.
Synonyms
- procedures
- rules
- conventions
- standards
- guidelines
Related Words
Common Collocations
- network protocols
- safety protocols
- follow protocols
- security protocols
- communication protocols
- strict protocols
Word Forms
protocol (sing.); protocols (pl)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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