B2
procedure vs protocol
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| procedurenoun/prəˈsiː.dʒər/ | Meaning the official or usual way of doing something; also a medical operation | Goes with follow a procedure | Example Follow the safety procedure if the fire alarm rings. |
| protocolnoun/ˈproʊ.tə.kɑːl/ | Meaning an official set of rules for how to do something or how to behave in a situation | Goes with follow protocol | Example All staff must follow the safety protocol when they enter the laboratory. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The visa usually takes about two weeks from start to finish.