Protocol

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions. In computing, it refers to a set of rules governing data transmission.

“The medical team followed strict protocols to prevent infection.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈprəʊtəˌkɒl/

Syllables

pro·to·col

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Synonyms

procedure conventionetiquetterules

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Wordle

Contains common letters P, R, O, T, C, L with O appearing twice

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; good combination for technical contexts

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