protocols

n. method of dealing with a certain subject; draft of a treaty; rules of behavior; memorandum, original record of a document; standard for dealing with data transfer (Computers)

A Protocol is a set of guidelines or rules that help in governing an operation on the internet and communications over it. They are of many types such as ftp, http, tcp/ip etc. It may also refer to: Diplomacy Standards of behavior and ceremony to be observed by diplomats and heads of state in relating to each other.
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Noun
1. (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
(synonym) communications protocol
(hypernym) rule, prescript
(hyponym) file transfer protocol, FTP
(classification) computer science, computing
2. forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state
(hypernym) etiquette
3. code of correct conduct; "safety protocols"; "academic protocol"
(hypernym) code of conduct, code of behavior

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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)

documentation that ties together all SOPs (standard operating procedures) to direct the work performed in a regulated facility: who approves what, who is allowed to sign off on materials and products, where certain files and documents are kept, and so on; also a detailed plan for a clinical trial, stating (among other things) the trialis rationale, purpose, scope, dosages, routes of administration, length of study, and eligibility criteria.