protocol /ˈproʊtəˌkɑːl/ noun plural protocols
plural protocols
Learner's definition of PROTOCOL
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: a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations礼仪;礼节 [noncount]
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[count] : a plan for a scientific experiment or for medical treatment科学实验计划;医疗方案 3
[count] formal : a document that describes the details of a treaty or formal agreement between countries(国家之间的)议定书,条约 4
[count] computers : a set of rules used in programming computers so that they can communicate with each other(传递数据的)协议,规约