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protocol

The correct spelling is protocol.

How to pronounce protocol

noun

IPA: /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/

Say it like: Pro-toc-ol

The correct spelling is protocol. The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.
  2. 2.An official record of a diplomatic meeting or negotiation; later specifically, a draft document setting out agreements to be signed into force by a subsequent formal treaty.
  3. 3.An amendment to an official treaty.
  4. 4.The first leaf of a roll of papyrus, or the official mark typically found on such a page.
  5. 5.The official formulas which appeared at the beginning or end of certain official documents such as charters, papal bulls etc.

verb

  1. 1.To make a protocol of.
  2. 2.To make or write protocols, or first drafts; to issue protocols.

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