webprotocol
nounUK /ˈwɛb ˈprəʊtəkɒl/
US /ˈwɛb ˈproʊtəkɔl/
A set of rules that helps computers talk to each other on the internet.
The webprotocol made sure the website loaded correctly on my laptop.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal set of rules for how information is sent between computers.
Engineers agreed on a new webprotocol to speed up data transfer.
3. A step-by-step guide for doing something on the web.
The tutorial followed a simple webprotocol for setting up a blog.
4. A code of conduct for polite behavior online.
The forum had a webprotocol that asked everyone to be kind.