protocols
Rules of conduct
Protocols are established procedures or rules governing how something should be done.
Diplomatic protocol dictates formal etiquette between nations.
Medical protocols standardize treatment approaches.
In computing, protocols are rules enabling systems to communicate: HTTP is the protocol for web traffic.
More loosely, protocol means expected procedure: What's the protocol for requesting time off?
Connection-oriented network protocol
Global standards body
- IEEEEngineering standards organization
- ANSIAmerican technical standards organization
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- complianceAdhering to requirements
certification · interoperability · RFC · ratification · standardization · implementation · conformance · benchmark
Fitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- formalityStrict observance of convention
politeness · civility · tact · precedence · seating · address · introduction · toast
Binding pact between nations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
accord · pact · alliance · embassy · consulate · delegation · mediation · statecraft
Ceremonial set of actions
- processionFormal moving line
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
commencement · convocation · investiture · ceremonial · pageantry · formality · solemnity · liturgy
Prescribed sequence of actions
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- policyAdopted principle of action
- directiveFormal command or instruction
instruction · mandate · code · convention · norm · compliance · enforcement · violation
Formal procedural framework
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- controlAuthority to direct
blind · double-blind · consent · lab · sterile · calibration · documentation · reproducibility
TCP
Connection-oriented network protocol
SMTP · Ethernet · SSL · TLS · SSH · UDP · ARP · DNS · DHCP · handshake
ISO
Global standards body
- IEEEEngineering standards organization
- ANSIAmerican technical standards organization
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
compliance · certification · interoperability · RFC · ratification · standardization · implementation · conformance · benchmark · guideline
decorum
Fitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
formality · politeness · civility · tact · precedence · seating · address · introduction · toast · deference
treaty
Binding pact between nations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
envoy · accord · pact · alliance · embassy · consulate · delegation · mediation · statecraft · multilateral
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- processionFormal moving line
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
ordination · commencement · convocation · investiture · ceremonial · pageantry · formality · solemnity · liturgy · vesture
procedure
Prescribed sequence of actions
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- policyAdopted principle of action
directive · instruction · mandate · code · convention · norm · compliance · enforcement · violation · amendment
methodology
Formal procedural framework
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
control · blind · double-blind · consent · lab · sterile · calibration · documentation · reproducibility · safety
- military termsarmy, navy, air force, marines, soldier
- internetinternet, websites, web, browsers, web browsers
- traditionstradition, custom, customs, cultural practices, rituals
- bureaucracybureaucracy, bureaucrat, bureaucrats, red tape, civil service
- digital connectivityinternet, Wi-Fi, email, social media, video calls
- Social Standardsstandards, norms, conventions, customs, etiquette
protocolsimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
spontaneity · informality · chaos · ad-libbing · winging it
protocolsimproprieties
Violations of accepted conduct
rudeness · discourtesy · indecorum · boorishness · violations
protocolsdisagreements
Failures to concur
disputes · conflicts · discord · breakdowns · impasses
- 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