communications protocol

definitions and standards according to which communication between computers is performed

standard procedure for transmitting information

This article concerns communication between pairs of electronic devices. For the specific topic of computing protocols, see Protocol (computing). For protocols on two-way voice communications, see Voice procedure. For other meanings of the word protocol, see Protocol.In the field of telecommunications, a communications protocol is the set of standard rules for data representation, signalling, authentication and error detection required to send information over a communications channel. An example of a simple communications protocol adapted to voice communication is the case of a radio dispatcher talking to mobile stations. The communication protocols for digital computer network communication have many features intended to ensure reliable interchange of data over an imperfect communication channel. Communication protocol is basically following certain rules so that the system works properly.
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Noun
1. (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
(synonym) protocol
(hypernym) rule, prescript
(hyponym) file transfer protocol, FTP
(classification) computer science, computing

See protocol.