some one makes a statement and says "look at the protocals". what does that mean?
2007-01-02 01:24:01 · 6 answers · asked by Reuben G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Protocol
the rules or conventions of correct behavior on official or ceremonial occasions
2007-01-02 03:02:17 · answer #1 · answered by Grapy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
French protocole, from Old French prothocolle, draft of a document, from Medieval Latin prÅtocollum, from Late Greek prÅtokollon, table of contents, first sheet, Greek prÅto-, proto-, + Greek kollÄma, sheets of a papyrus glued together (from kollÄn, to glue together) (from kolla, glue).]
noun
The forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state.
A code of correct conduct: safety protocols; academic protocol.
The first copy of a treaty or other such document before its ratification.
A preliminary draft or record of a transaction.
The plan for a course of medical treatment or for a scientific experiment.
Computer Science A standard procedure for regulating data transmission between computers.
2007-01-02 09:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by sticbaby03 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Protocals are the proper procedures and etiquette followed, especially in international matters
2007-01-02 09:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state.
A code of correct conduct: safety protocols; academic protocol.
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2007-01-02 09:28:54 · answer #4 · answered by Zeera 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Reuben - not the best typist myself but is your typo for protocol or photocall?
As far as I'm concerned protocol is the accepted and approved way of doing things
2007-01-02 09:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by Serendipity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It refers to the rules of diplomatic and state etiquette.
2007-01-02 11:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋