See: Bruce protocol.

A detailed plan of a scientific or medical experiment, treatment, or procedure. In clinical trials, it states what the study will do, how it will be done, and why it is being done. It explains how man [..]

Relationships Broader Term:  intrinsic element n. ~ 1. The rules of etiquette and ceremony that govern diplomatic relations between states. - 2. A diplomatic document, especially a treaty or compact, [..]

– A set of rules that govern how data is sent over a communications channel.

Agreed-upon method of communication used within networks. Specification describing rules and procedures that computer products should follow to perform activities on a network.

A set of rules that tell computers how to transfer data between themselves.

The rules by which a network operates and controls the flow and priority of transmissions.

A formal specification for communicating; an IP address the special set of rules that end points in a telecommunication connection use when they communicate. Protocols exist at several levels in a tel [..]

In computing, a set of rules which determine the way data is transmitted between computers. The code of conduct in an organisation, etc.

A new treaty which modifies another treaty (generally adding additional procedures or substantive provisions). The European Convention on Human Rights has 13 protocols, separate treaties to update the [..]

Tool for enhancing quality in a healthcare organization by developing customary methods for medical interventions. Treatment protocols are developed for clinical areas of medicine where diagnostic or therapeutic approaches are defined. Technology assessment and quality studies are used to establish decision protocols for particular diseases or trea [..]

A set of conventions that determine the treatment, exchange and formatting of data in an electronic communications system. Similar to a data standard but applied to procedures.

The written description of a clinical study. It includes the study's objectives, design, and methods. It may also include relevant scientific background and statistical information.

1[uncountable] a system of fixed rules and formal behavior used at official meetings, usually between governments a breach of protocol the protocol of diplomatic visits2[countable] (technology) the fi [..]

1540s, as prothogall "draft of a document," from Middle French prothocole (c. 1200, Modern French protocole), from Medieval Latin protocollum "draft," literally "the first she [..]

An outline or plan for the use of an experimental drug, treatment or procedure in cancer therapy or diagnosis.

A set of rules that regulate how computers exchange information. Example: error checking for file transfers or POP for handling electronic mail. 

Communication standards that determine message content and format, enabling uniformity of transmissions.

A set of procedures in telecommunications connections that the terminals or nodes use to send signals back and forth. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the standard protocol [..]

A formal description of message formats and the rules two computers must follow to exchange those messages. Protocols can describe low level details of machine to machine interfaces (e.g. the order in [..]

The detailed plan for conducting clinical studies. It states the trial's rationale, purpose, drug or vaccine dosages, length of study, routes of administration, who may participate (Inclusion/Exc [..]

The detailed plan for conducting a scientific procedure. A protocol for measuring a chemical in soil, water or air describes the way in which samples should be collected and analyzed.

series of rules.

A plan or set of steps that defines how something will be done. Before carrying out a research study, for example, the research protocol sets out what question is to be answered and how information wi [..]

A detailed plan that sets forth the objectives, study design, and methodology for a clinical trial. A study protocol must be approved by an IRB before investigational drugs may be administered to humans.

Copyright by Matisse "Protocol" Enzer -->On the Internet "protocol" usually refers to a set of rules that define an exact format for communication between systems. For example t [..]

In networking, a specification of the data structures and algorithms necessary to accomplish a particular network function.

 A set of technical rules and standards for

A standard for the exchange of information. Different computers and operating systems and software are able to communicate with each other on the Internet, because of the adoption of protocols.

An agreement that governs the procedures used to exchange information between cooperating entities and usually includes how much information is to be sent, how often it is sent, how to recover from tr [..]

(ISO) A set of semantic and syntactic rules that determines the behavior of functional units in achieving communication.

Definition A Protocol is a precise description and format of how two or more entities, whether they are computers or programs, communicate with each other.

n. A declaration or memorandum of agreement less solemn and formal than a treaty.

1. A formal set of conventions governing the format and control of interaction among communicating functional units. Note: Protocols may govern portions of a network, types of service, or administrative procedures. For example, a data link protocol is the specification of methods whereby data communications over a data link are performed in terms o [..]

n. As used by hackers, this never refers to niceties about the proper form for addressing letters to the Papal Nuncio or the order in which one should use the forks in a Russian-style place setting; h [..]

When computers communicate with each other, there needs to be a common set of rules and instructions that each computer follows. A specific set of communication rules is called a protocol. Because of [..]

The “must follow” regulations that govern the transmission and receipt of information across a data communications link.

A negotiated document often intended to supplement a treaty or agreement, stipulating specific actions that should be taken to fulfill the terms of the agreement, or modifying the agreement.

WebGuest Dictionary A set of rules and conventions that describes the behaviour that computers must follow in order to understand each other.

Protocol refers to a set of rules that are followed by two devices while interacting with each other.

A blueprint of methods, properties, and other requirements that suit a particular task or piece of functionality.

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A protocol is a standard or set of rules that computers and other devices use when communicating with one another.

An agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices. The protocol determines the following: the type of error checking to be used data compression method, if any how the sending device wil [..]

The first notes of a study or experiment before compilation in a final report.

A specification that describes how computers will talk to each other on a network.

A document that provides the background rationale and objectives of your research and describes its design methodology organisation and the conditions under which it will be performed and managed.

From the Greek protos ("first in time") and kolla ("glue"). In Antiquity, the protokollon was the first sheet of a papyrus roll, usually bearing the official mark of the manufactur [..]

A treaty which modifies another treaty (e.g., adding additional procedures or substantive provisions).

A document that organizes audit procedures into a general sequence of audit steps and describes the actions to be taken by the auditor.

Documentation that ties together all SOPs (standard operating procedures) to direct the work performed in a regulated facility; who approves what, who is allowed to sign off on materials and products, [..]

On the Internet "protocol" usually refers to a set of rules that define an exact format for communication between systems.

A set of rules and procedures that controls communications between 2 or more devices.

1 : an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction 2 a : a preliminary memorandum often formulated and signed by diplomatic negotiators as a basis for a final convention or treaty . [..]

A protocol is a set of rules and standards that basically define a language that devices can use to communicate. There are a great number of protocols in use extensively in networking, and they are of [..]

Computer rules that provide uniform specifications so that all computer hardware and operating systems can communicate with each other.

a set of rules telling computers how to talk to each other. Examples of different protocols are ftp, http (the web), or pop (email). And analogy to explain protocols would be human communication--befo [..]

In Internet terminology protocol usually refers to a set of rules that define an exact format for communication between systems. For example the HTTP protocol defines the format for communication betw [..]

The formal design or plan of an experiment or research activity; specifically, the plan submitted to an IRB for review and to an agency for research support. The protocol includes a description of the research design or methodology to be employed, the eligibility requirements for prospective subjects and controls, the treatment regimen(s), and the [..]

The set of formal rules that describe how to transmit data, especially across a network of computers.

The internet uses different protocols to talk to machines connected to the internet, depending on what's being requested; the main ones to look out for are http, https and ftp

a set of rules that communicating computers follow.

An agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices.

A set of syntax rules defining the exchange of data.

an agreed format for transmitting data between two or more devices.

A precise and detailed plan for the study of a biomedical problem or for a regimen of an experimental therapy.

A formal set of standards, rules, or formats for exchanging data that assures uniformity between computers and applications.

Formal description and design for a specific research project. A protocol involving human subject research must be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) if the research is not e [..]

Forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats, heads of state, VIPs, etc., at certain events.

A standard set of rules that govern the transmitting and receiving of data. Internet protocol (IP) is one example of these rules. See 'IP'.

is a set of rules or standards which govern communication between computers and between computers and peripherals.

A formal set of conventions for data communications, governing the format and relative timing of message exchange between two communication terminals. Regional holding companies:

A strategy for transmitting data between systems. A protocol can be used not only over the internet, between computers, but also between applications running anywhere. Examples: FTP, SNMP, SSH. Synonyms: Protocols

In clinical trials, a protocol is a study plan for the trial. Among other things, it covers what interventions will be given, how often they will be given, and how results will be measured.

A language and a set of rules that allow computers to interact in a well-defined way. Examples are FTP, HTTP, and NNTP.

A protocol is the standard or set of rules that two computers use to communicate with each other. Also known as a communications protocol or network protocol, this is a set of standards that assures t [..]

Refers to the ceremonial side of diplomacy, including matters of diplomatic courtesy and precedence. Also see Diplomatic Protocol.

Another name for an agreement. Originally a protocol was considered a somewhat less formal document than a treaty, but that is a distinction no longer valid. A protocol may be an agreement in its own [..]

A set of rules for exchanging information between networks or computer systems. The rules specify the format and the content of the information, and the procedures to follow during the exchange.

Set of rules that allows computers to connect to one another, specifying the format, timing, sequencing, and error checking for data transmission.

A set of instructions that describe the procedure to be followed when investigating a particular set of findings in a patient, or the method to be followed in the management of a given disease See als [..]

A protocol is a set of formal rules that describe how data is to be transmitted across the Internet. back to top

Rules covering format and timing of messages on a net-work.

A set of rules computers use to communicate over a network. All Internet-connected computers use the TC/IP protocol to communicate with one another.

The term protocol, in the context of international law refers to the forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state. A protocol has similar legal characteristics as a treaty. [..]

The way of specifying how data is transferred between computer systems. For example, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) specifies how HTML documents are encoded as they're transfered across cyber [..]

Since the phone lines have static and since phone calls mysteriously disconnect from time to time and since, in general, modems have no facilities to handle these problems, we need ways to detect and [..]

protocol is an agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices. The protocol determines the following: - type of error checking to be used - data compression method, if any - how the send [..]

A protocol is a means of communication used between computers. As long as both computers recognize the same protocol, they can communicate without too much difficulty over the same network or even via [..]

An agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices.

A formal description of message formats and the rules two computers must follow to exchange those messages. Protocols can describe low- level details of machine-to-machine interfaces or high-level exc [..]

A system of rules and specifications that enables and governs the communication between to computers or IT devices (data transfer).

The format and procedure that governs data transmission and receipt.

A set of formal rules and procedures which your computer must support in order to communicate with other computers on a network or through the Internet.

A protocol is a set of standards or rules that state how data is to be communicated between end points in a network. A protocol is similar to using a standardized language, or method. Examples of commonly used protocols on the Internet include TCP/IP, HTTP and FTP.

A set of formal rules describing how to transmit data, especially across a network. The protocol determines issues such as: the type of error checking to be used, data compression method, if any; how [..]

A set of standards that define how traffic and communications are handled by a computer or network routers.  

A formal description of message formats and the rules two computers must follow to exchange those messages. Protocols can describe low-level details of machine-to-machine interfaces (the order in which bits and bytes are transmitted across a network) or high-level exchanges (how two programs transfer a file across the Internet).

A formal description of message formats and the rules two computers must follow to exchange those messages. Protocols can describe low-level details of machine-to-machine interfaces (e.g., the order in which bits and bytes are sent across a wire) or high-level exchanges between allocation programs (e.g., the way in which two programs transfer a fil [..]

(n) (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data(n) forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state(n) code of correct conduct

The written description of a clinical study. It includes the study's objectives, design, and methods. It may also include relevant scientific background and statistical information. Source: Clini [..]

A series of rules and conventions that allow different kinds of computers and applications to communicate over a network.

A protocol is a set of formal rules to control or enable the connection, communication, and data transfer between devices. Protocols may be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of the t [..]

A formalized outline or plan such as a description of what type of 

A plan that lays out the procedures that will be followed in conducting a physical examination, a research study, or the treatment of a disease.

A treatment plan.

 - Protocols are communication standards set to facilitate the many connections made by computers via modems and other digital connections. Some protocols are PPP, TCP/IP, SLIP, and FTP.

See: International Agreements Title and Rank.

A set of semantic and syntactic rules that determine the behavior of entities that interact.

The protocol of a clinical trial is a document that contains:The objectives (aims) of the trial The trial design, including:How participants will be selected; How many participants are needed; What me [..]

Established procedures or rules for certain activities. For example, there are strict protocols for keepers when they work with monkeys.

A format which is agreed upon and recognized as a method of data transmission between two or more computers.

The rules that govern how things communicate over the network. Key point: By manipulating the protocol raw themselves, hackers can do powerful things that are impossible in an application. For exam [..]

a formally defined way to perform an action. Diplomatic protocols specify how to greet foreign dignitaries; computer protocols specify interactions between computing devices and programs. For example, [..]

"Drop back 15 yards and punt"] v. To give up, typically without any intention of retrying.

Definition: (PRO-tah-kawl) An action plan for a clinical trial. It states what the study will test, how, and why, eligibility, etc. Protocols should be available to those inquiring about the trial and [..]

A treatment plan.

Formal set of rules for the format, sequencing, error control and timing of information sent on a data network.

The "recipe" of drugs used to treat a particular tumor, along with the doses and the schedule for administration of each drug. | ↑ Back to Top

A specific set of rules, procedures or conventions relating to format and timing of data transmission between two devices, typically including such things as framing, err [..]

  A set of formal rules describing how to transmit data, especially across a network. Low level protocols define the electrical and physical standards to be observed, bit- and byte-ordering and the transmission and error detection and correction of the bit stream. High level protocols deal with the data formatting, including the syntax of messages, [..]

A set of specifications (e.g., formats, procedures) that regulate the communication between devices.

Agreed-upon methods of communications used by computers. A specification that describes the rules and procedures that products should follow to perform activities on a network, such as transmitting data. If they use the same protocols, products from different vendors should be able to communicate on the same network.

A format for transmitting data between devices.

 A uniform set of rules that enable two devices to connect and transmit data to one another. Protocols determine how data are transmitted between computing devices and over networks. They define issues such as error control and data compression methods. The protocol determines the following: type of error checking to be used, data compression metho [..]

Protocol is the formal procedure in an official or diplomatic society.

A plan for a procedure or experiment

A set of rules or conventions which governs a data communications system.

A series of formal steps for conducting a test.

A series of formal steps for conducting a test.

A collection of methods for accomplishing a task.

A special set of rules governing how two entities will communicate. Protocols are found at many levels of communication, and there are hardware protocols and software protocols.

In computing, a protocol is a set of rules which is used by computers to communicate with each other across a network. A protocol is a convention or standard that controls or enables the connection, c [..]

A special set of rules governing how two entities will communicate. Protocols are found at many levels of communication, and there are hardware protocols and software protocols. 

Protocol is a set of rules governing the transmission of data between equipment:

A set of syntax rules defining the exchange of data.

A special set of rules governing how two entities will communicate. Protocols are found at many levels of communication, and there are hardware protocols and software protocols.

Clinical Protocols used to inhibit the Growth or spread of Neoplasms.

Precise and detailed plans for the study of a medical or biomedical problem and/or plans for a regimen of therapy.

The detailed plan for conducting a clinical trial. The protocol is carefully designed to safeguard the health of participants and to answer specific research questions. The protocol describes what the trial will do, how it will be carried out, and why each part of the trial is necessary. Each person participating in a clinical trial must agree to t [..]

A document written before participant enrolment to describe the objectives, methodology, statistical analyses, organization, and administrative details of a trial. (Source: OS1, accessed June 2009)

A method or regimen of treatment.

the “recipe” of drugs used to treat a particular tumor, along with the doses and the schedule for administration of each drug.

A treatment plan, either standard or investigational.

A protocol is a set of rules and guidelines for communicating data. Rules are defined for each step and process during communication between two or more computers. Networks have to follow these rules [..]

A detailed plan of a scientific or medical experiment, treatment, or procedure. In clinical trials, it states what the study will do, how it will be done, and why it is being done. It explains how many people will be in the study, who is eligible to take part in it, what study drugs or other interventions will be given, what tests will be done and [..]

the detailed plan for a clinical trial that states the trial's rationale, purpose, vaccine dosages, routes of administration, length of study, eligibility criteria, and other aspects of trial des [..]

A prospective plan, that when executed as intended, produces documented evidence that a Process or System has been properly qualified. [4]

A study plan on which all clinical trials are based. The plan is carefully designed to safeguard the health of the participants as well as answer specific research questions. A protocol describes what [..]

the plan for a research study.

The plan or set of instructions that tells an investigator (generally a physician) how to conduct a clinical trial.

All clinical trials are based on a protocol, which describes who may participate in a trial, the length of a trial and the schedule of tests, procedures, medications and dosages.

a set of guidelines or instructions defining how to conduct a procedure

A formal, detailed treatment plan used for groups of people with similar medical problems. Doctors follow set treatment protocols so that the results of different types of treatment can be compared, a [..]

The plan for a research trial that includes information on the research question being asked by the trial, the eligibility criteria, investigations required and follow-up requirements

The detailed plan for a clinical trial that states the trial's rationale, purpose, vaccine dosages, routes of administration, length of study, eligibility criteria and other aspects of trial design.

In networking, an agreed-upon way of sending messages back and forth so that neither correspondent will get too confused.

A set of semantic and syntactic rules that determine the behavior of entities that interact.

A defined way of transferring data between peers.

A set of rules dictating how programs, computers, and devices communicate with each other over the internet. For Example, the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) specifies how data is sent over the wo [..]

In networking, an agreed-upon way of sending messages back and forth so that neither correspondent will get too confused.

The interface definition of a software component. The purpose of establishing protocols is to define a uniform interface that clients can use, even if the implementation of a component is enhanced or [..]

A set of rules that describe the sequence of messages sent across a network, specifying both syntax and semantics.

A specific method in which messages are formulated, formatted, and passed between computers in a network. Internet messages are passed between computers using the TCP/IP protocol.

A set of rules that govern communications systems. (See Air-interface protocol.)

A set of rules for interaction between two processes. A protocol is usually specified in a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) to indicate how a particular resource should be transferred from a Web server [..]

A formal set of conventions governing the format and control of interaction between the computer and attached hardware.

The plan or set of steps to be followed in a study. A Protocol for a systematic review should describe the rationale for the review, the objectives, and the methods that will be used to locate, select, and critically appraise studies, and to collect and analyse data from the included studies.Also called: Review Protocol

A set of procedures for establishing and controlling data transmission. Examples include IBM's BSC (Binary Synchronous Communications) and SDLC (Synchronous Data Link Control) protocols.

A set of rules (priorities) and exception handlers for managing the communications on a network. A set of rules or standards that describes ways to operate to achieve compatibility. Alternatively, A mutually determined set of formats and procedures governing the exchange of information between systems.

a : a preliminary memorandum often created and signed by diplomatic negotiators as a basis for a final treaty b : the records of a diplomatic conference or congress that show officially the agreements arrived at by the negotiators

Protocols are like languages, French, English, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. If devices are to understand each other, they must speak the same language, similar to using a phone, or a translator is needed. Interfaces such as RS232, RS422, RS485, or Ethernet TCP are the electrical interface. Modbus has several types, ASCII, RTU or Modbus/TCP. Modbus [..]

A standard used to define a method of exchanging data over a computer network.

A set of rules that allow data communications to work.

1) International legal instrument appended or closely related to another agreement, which constitutes a separate and additional agreement and which must be signed and ratified by the Parties to the convention concerned. Protocols typically strengthen a convention by adding new, more detailed commitments. 2) Rules of diplomatic procedure, ceremony a [..]

The protocol is the detailed and step-by-step description of any empirical study, including national forest monitoring. Also referred to as “Field manual” or “Field protocol” when referring to field i [..]

A set of rules that regulate the way data is transmitted between computers.

1) A document that provides the background, rationale, and objective(s) of a biomedical research project and describes its design, methodology, and organization, including ethical and statistical cons [..]

The detailed plan for conducting a clinical trial (see). It states the trial's rationale, purpose, drug or vaccine dosages, length of study, routes of administration, who may participate (see inc [..]

A detailed plan of a medical treatment or procedure Modified from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary

A system of digital data where the positioning of the data, and what each bit in the data stream signifies, is according to a standardized format so all devices can properly interpret the data.

Describes the exact procedures to be followed with respect to sample receipt and handling, analytical methods, data reporting and deliverables, and document control. Used synonymously with Statement of Work (SOW).

A formal set of conventions governing the format and control of interaction among communicating functional units. [Protocol Dictionary, Protocol Acronyms]. A set of specifications which define the sof [..]

A protocol is a special set of rules that enables communication between two computers or devices. The commonly used protocols are Transmission Control (TCP/IP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Hypert [..]

a precisely timed and organized approach to treatment of disease.Relapse

A detailed plan of a medical experiment, treatment, or procedure.  In clinical trials, it states what the study will do, how it will be done, and why it is being done. It explains how many people will be in the study, who is eligible to take part in it, what study drugs or other interventions will be given, what tests will be done and how often, an [..]

A detailed plan of treatment including the dose and schedule of any drugs used. Precancerous

A plan that describes all the details about a study, including its aims and methods and the reasons for conducting it.

An action plan for a clinical trial that includes detailed description of patients who may join the trial, the therapy that will be given, and the care the patients will receive during and after the t [..]

A protocol is a formalised set of rules that computers use to communicate. This strictly defines procedure and message formats allowing two or more systems to communicate over a transmission medium.

Protocol may refer to:

Protocol is a term used by particular object-oriented programming languages with a variety of specific meanings, which other languages may term interface or trait (or even Dynamic dispatch or Dependen [..]

In international politics, protocol is the etiquette of diplomacy and affairs of state. It may also refer to an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty. A protocol is a rule which [..]

Protocol can mean any logbook or other artifact (forged or authentic) of a political meeting between persons from different nations. The most notorious example of a forged logbook is "The Protoco [..]

Protocol were a British pop group, who were formed in 2005. They were produced by Mike Peden. They consisted of: John Pritchard, lead vocals James McMaster, guitar Steven Oates, bass David Malik, keyb [..]

Protocol is a 1984 American comedy film starring Goldie Hawn and Chris Sarandon, written by Buck Henry, and directed by Herbert Ross. Hawn plays a Washington, D.C., cocktail waitress who prevents the [..]

In the natural sciences a protocol is a predefined written procedural method in the design and implementation of experiments. Protocols are written whenever it is desirable to standardize a laboratory [..]

Protocol is the début album/EP from drummer/percussionist Simon Phillips. It was released in 1988 on the Music for Nations label, a company which had, at one time, bands such as Metallica and Slayer. [..]