request for comments

noun

A document which describes techniques or methods to obtain specified objectives. The name implies that the document is perfectible, yet, its publication is a strong invitation to follow the guidelines until an agreed modification replaces it.

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Meanings

nounrequest for comments (countable and uncountable, plural requests for comments)

plural requests for comments

  1. countableuncountableA document which describes techniques or methods to obtain specified objectives. The name implies that the document is perfectible, yet, its publication is a strong invitation to follow the guidelines until an agreed modification replaces it.

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Synonyms & antonyms

nounA document which describes techniques or methods to obtain specified objectives. The name implies that the document is perfectible, yet, its publication is a strong invitation to follow the guidelines until an agreed modification replaces it.

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RFC
Cite this entry
APA

request for comments. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/request%20for%20comments

MLA

“request for comments.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/request%20for%20comments. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “request for comments,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/request%20for%20comments.

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