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Definition of Communications protocol
1. Noun. (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data.
Exact synonyms: Protocol
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Prescript, Rule
Specialized synonyms: File Transfer Protocol, Ftp, Http, Hypertext Transfer Protocol, Midi, Musical Instrument Digital Interface, Tcp, Transmission Control Protocol, Tcp/ip, Transmission Control Protocol/internet Protocol
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Prescript, Rule
Specialized synonyms: File Transfer Protocol, Ftp, Http, Hypertext Transfer Protocol, Midi, Musical Instrument Digital Interface, Tcp, Transmission Control Protocol, Tcp/ip, Transmission Control Protocol/internet Protocol