communications protocol

Other forms: communications protocols

Definitions of communications protocol

1. noun

   (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
   synonyms: protocol

   types:

   FTP, file transfer protocol

   protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network

   HTTP, hypertext transfer protocol

   a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

   MIDI, musical instrument digital interface

   a standard protocol for communication between electronic musical instruments and computers

   TCP, transmission control protocol

   a protocol developed for the internet to get data from one network device to another

   TCP/IP, transmission control protocol/internet protocol

   a set of protocols (including TCP) developed for the internet in the 1970s to get data from one network device to another

   anonymous file transfer protocol, anonymous ftp

   a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available

   type of:

   prescript, rule

   prescribed guide for conduct or action