1. Detailed, predetermined procedures or rules that must be followed in a particular situation or context
The hospital has specific protocols for handling infectious diseases.
O hospital tem protocolos específicos para lidar com doenças infecciosas.
2. Established guidelines or standards for conducting operations, experiments, or formal procedures
The research team followed specific protocols to ensure accuracy and reliability.
A equipe de pesquisa seguiu protocolos específicos para garantir precisão e confiabilidade.