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protocol [n]
 
1)(computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
    Synonyms :communications_protocol 
    See Also: prescript  computer_science  file_transfer_protocol  http  midi  tcp  tcp/ip 
 
2)forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state
    Synonyms :
    See Also: etiquette 
 
3)code of correct conduct; "safety protocols"; "academic protocol"
    Synonyms :
    See Also: code_of_behavior 
 

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: (http://www.foldoc.org/, Editor Denis Howe)

A set of formal rules describing how to transmit data, especially across a network. Low level protocols define the electrical and physical standards to be observed, bit- and byte-ordering and the transmission and error detection and correction of the bit stream. High level protocols deal with the data formatting, including the syntax of messages, the terminal to computer dialogue, character sets, sequencing of messages etc.

Many protocols are defined by RFCs or by OSI.

See also handshaking.

[Jargon File]

(1995-01-12)



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