(Internet) A communication protocol that enables networking a large number of computers to the Internet by providing the basis for packet switching, routing, addressing and other essential functions of the net.

A method for the testing of appliances that perform any kind of combustion (household heaters, stoves, etc.) for carbon monoxide emissions.

(computing) link aggregation, especially in Linux

(medicine) An experimental course of treatment for a rabies infection in a human being, whereby the patient is put into a chemically-induced coma and given antiviral drugs.

Synonym of Milwaukee protocol

(international law) The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: an amendment to the international treaty on climate change, assigning mandatory targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to signatory nations.

Alternative form of think aloud protocol

A data-gathering method used in a variety of research areas in people are asked to verbalise their thought processes as they do a specific task, and this is recorded for further analysis.

A standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet.

(networking, Internet) The protocol used to translate IP addresses into MAC addresses to support communication on a LAN.