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protocol

 


 

Our Definition

 A standardized format (sets of rules or procedures) for transmitting data between two points.

 

Sources and Online Definitions

 

Web-o-pedia

" An agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices. The protocol determines the following:

  • the type of error checking to be used
  • how the sending device will indicate that it has finished sending a message
    • how the receiving device will indicate that it has received a message"

     

     

    Smart Computing

     

    "A set of rules and procedures for exchanging data between computers on a network or through the Internet. Protocol usually includes information on error checking, data compression, and sending and receiving messages. Also called an access method."

     

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