low-quality, c.1200, shared by all, from imene, from Old English gemÃ¦ne common, public, general, universal, shared by all, from Proto-Germanic *ga-mainiz possessed jointly (cf. Old Frisian mene, Old Saxon gimeni, Middle Low German gemeine, Middle Dutch gemene, Dutch gemeen, German gemein, Gothic gamains common), from PIE *ko-moin-i-held in common, a compound adjective formed from collective prefix *ko-together (Proto-Germanic *ga-) + *moi-n-, suffixed form of PIE root *mei-to ...
proprietary protocol - Computer Definition. 1  A non-standard communications format and language owned by a single organization or individual. 2  A non-standard communications format and language owned by a single organization or individual. See protocol. Computer Desktop Encyclopedia THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher. Â© 1981-2017 The Computer Language Company Inc.
The term protocol is defined as a complete written description of, and scientific rationale for, a research activity involving human subjects. In the context of this manual, protocol means both the written description of the research activity and the activity itself.The CC supports approximately 950 active protocols for intramural (i.e., on-site) research. The Protocol Title is the name of the study. 2  It should be easy to remember, recognizable by administrative support staff, and sufficiently different from other protocol titles to avoid confusion. 3  Brevity with specificity is the key, and comprehensiveness definitely comes in second.