1. Noun
The original copy of any writing, as of a deed, treaty, dispatch, or other instrument.
2. Noun
The minutes, or rough draught, of an instrument or transaction.
3. Noun
A preliminary document upon the basis of which negotiations are carried on.
4. Noun
A convention not formally ratified.
5. Noun
An agreement of diplomatists indicating the results reached by them at a particular stage of a negotiation.
6. Verb
To make a protocol of.
7. Verb
To make or write protocols, or first draughts; to issue protocols.
8. Noun
Rules that systems follow when exchanging information.
An agreed set of rules governing communication between systems or devices.
“The devices use a secure communication protocol.”
9. Noun
(computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
Vocabulary classified under Computing and technology
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