protocol's
The convention's own
Protocol's is the possessive form of protocol.
A protocol is a set of rules governing procedure or behavior—diplomatic protocol dictates how officials interact, medical protocols guide treatment decisions, and computer protocols enable devices to communicate.
The possessive indicates something belonging to or associated with such rules: The protocol's requirements were strict, The protocol's first step involves verification.
Binding pact between nations
- agreementShared position between parties
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
etiquette · summit · formality · signatory · ratification · delegation · precedence · accreditation
Internet's core protocol suite
- HTTPWeb data transmission standard
- HTTPSEncrypted browsing standard
- FTPData transmission standard
- encryptionConverting data into code
handshake · packet · data transfer · authentication · SSH · SSL · network · routing
Systematic investigation procedure
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- clinical trialHuman subject research experiment
procedure · replication · control group · double-blind · peer review · sample · ethics · informed consent
Suggested rules for behavior
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
steps · instructions · methodology · compliance · checklist · workflow · policy · manual
Care for an ailment
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- patient careMedical attention for sick
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
surgical · nursing · therapy · administration · emergency · triage · sterilization · discharge
treaty
Binding pact between nations
- agreementShared position between parties
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
convention · etiquette · summit · formality · signatory · ratification · delegation · precedence · accreditation · diplomatic corps
TCP/IP
Internet's core protocol suite
encryption · handshake · packet · data transfer · authentication · SSH · SSL · network · routing · interface
experiment
Systematic investigation procedure
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
clinical trial · procedure · replication · control group · double-blind · peer review · sample · ethics · informed consent · parameters
guidelines
Suggested rules for behavior
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
regulations · steps · instructions · methodology · compliance · checklist · workflow · policy · manual · directive
treatment
Care for an ailment
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- patient careMedical attention for sick
clinical · surgical · nursing · therapy · administration · emergency · triage · sterilization · discharge · intake
protocol'sinformality
Relaxed, unofficial tone
casualness · loose guidelines · improvisation · spontaneity · ad-libbing
protocol'sfreedom
Absence of constraint
discretion · autonomy · free rein · latitude · license
protocol'schaos
Complete disorder and confusion
anarchy · disorder · disorganization · randomness · mayhem
- internet protocolsRules for digital communication
- testing protocolsFormal procedures for examination
- military protocolsOfficial armed forces procedures
- emergency protocolsPredetermined crisis response procedures
- safety protocolsRules ensuring harm prevention
- security protocolsRules governing access protection