In computing|of a [[variable]], [[method]], etc.|lang=en terms the difference between protected and protected

is that protected is having the protected access modifier, indicating that a program element is accessible to subclasses but not to the program in general while protected is having the protected access modifier, indicating that a program element is accessible to subclasses but not to the program in general.

In en-past of|protect terms the difference between protected and protected

is that protected is (protect) while protected is (protect).

As adjectives the difference between protected and protected

is that protected is defended while protected is defended.

As verbs the difference between protected and protected

is that protected is (protect) while protected is (protect).