Look up: protocol

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   Protocol
   A standardized method of communication and negotiation. Every type of computer data transfer and network communication, internal or external, is done according to one or more protocols.
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   Protocol
   A series of formal steps for conducting a test.
   Found on http://www.epa.gov/OCEPAterms/
   
   
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   Protocol
   Agreed set of rules for the communication, details ...
   Found on http://www.cryer.co.uk/glossary/p/index.
   
   
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   Protocol
   A specific set of rules, procedures or conventions relating to format and timing of data transmission between two devices. A standard procedure that two data devices must accept and use to be able to understand each other. The protocols for data communications cover such things as framing, error handling, transparency and line control.
   Found on http://www.zoo.co.uk/~z0001325/Glossary.
   
   
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   Protocol
   A set of rules used in data communications.
   Found on http://www.windmill.co.uk/glossary.html
   
   
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   protocol
   a standard that specifies the format of data and rules to be followed in data communication and network environments.
   Found on http://www.sunrise-comp.co.uk/glossary.h
   
   
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   Protocol
   A formally agreed standard for communication between computers.
   Found on http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsit
   
   
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   protocol
   [n] - (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data 2. [n] - forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state 3. [n] - code of correct conduct
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   protocol
   A specification of the messages, and the valid sequences of them, used to communicate between systems, typically over one or more Interfaces. Internet IP is probably the most widely implemented protocol. Protocols are usually specified or standardised. The messages are usually defined using a meta-language such as ASN.1, BNF or XML and the valid sequences by the specification of a state machine or FSA.
   Found on http://www.flying-boat.co.uk/glossary/
   
   
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    Protocol
    A generic term for set of rules for communication, which also normally define the data packet formats and addressing scheme used. Protocols exist at each of the layers within the ISO OSI 7 layer reference model.
    Found on http://www.lever.co.uk/wlan-glossary.htm
    
    
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    Protocol
    The protocol of an experiment is a set of rules laid down at the start to impose a rigid structure on everyone involved, to ensure consistency, and to provide a focus for the experiment by defining of the decision rule.
    Found on http://www.conceptstew.co.uk/PAGES/s4t_g
    
    
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    Protocol
    The language of (external) computer communications.
    Found on http://www.oak.co.uk/Support_Glossary.ph
    
    
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    Protocol
    A system of digital data where the positioning of the data, and what each bit in the data stream signifies, is according to a standardized format so all devices can properly interpret the data.
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    Protocol
    (Digital cameras and photo printers) Basis of communication (rules, format, procedures) for passing data between individual devices. It is the “language� devices use to communicate with each other. Well-known protocols are TCP/IP and FTP for Internet communication and PTP for exchanging images.
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    Protocol
    (CONTROL SYSTEMS GLOSSARY) A set of rules to govern system-to-system use. For example, a protocol might specify communication method, transmission rate, data format or error check method.
    Found on http://www.instrument-net.co.uk/control_
    
    
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    Protocol
    (NETWORK GLOSSARY) A formal description of a set of rules and conventions that govern how devices on a network exchange information.
    Found on http://www.instrument-net.co.uk/newworkg
    
    
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    Protocol
    A formal set of rules and conventions that govern how devices on a network exchange information.
    Found on http://www.everlands.co.uk/glossary.htm
    
    
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    Protocol
    Rules defining format, sequence and control of communications.
    Found on http://www.isomatic.co.uk/WBGlossary.htm
    
    
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    Protocol
    an agreed set of procedures which allows for the orderly transfer of data between two hosts via a communications network - it is essentially a common language which enables hosts to interwork. Examples are TCP, IP, FTP, HTTP, etc.
    Found on http://www.archivemag.co.uk/
    
    
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    Protocol
    An agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices.
    Found on http://www.net-progress.co.uk/glossary.h
    
    
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    Protocol
    The rules for communication between like processes, giving a means to control the orderly communication of information between linked stations
    Found on http://www.amplicon.co.uk/info/glossary.
    
    
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    Protocol
    A number of standards developed to govern the transfer of files and information.
    Found on http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/p.html
    
    
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    Protocol
    A standard for the exchange of information. There are several different types of protocols (e.g., FTP, TCP/IP) used by various computers and software.
    Found on http://www.pcblues.co.uk/help_glossary.h
    
    
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    Protocol
    A set of rules for operating a communications system.
    Found on http://www.bownet.co.uk/acatalog/Glossar
    
    
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    Protocol
    Is a set of rules governing the formatting of data transmitted between computers and/or terminals.
    Found on http://www.le.ac.uk/cc/glossary/ccglp.ht