protocolKK [ˋprotəˏkɑl] /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/發音名詞1規定程序、規範、準則The nurse followed standard protocol before giving the injection.護理師在打針前依照標準程序作業。2通訊協定、協定電腦This app encrypts all messages using a secure protocol.這個應用程式用安全的通訊協定把所有訊息加密。3禮節、禮儀外交Diplomatic protocol requires guests to arrive before the president.外交禮節要求賓客必須在總統之前到場。4議定書正式Several countries refused to sign the new climate protocol.有幾個國家拒絕簽署這份新的氣候議定書。5治療方案、療程規範醫學Doctors are testing a new protocol for treating the disease.醫生正在測試治療這種疾病的新療程規範。