English noun: communications protocol | |||
1. | communications protocol (communication) (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data | ||
Synonyms | protocol | ||
Broader (hypernym) | prescript, rule | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | file transfer protocol, FTP, HTTP, hypertext transfer protocol, MIDI, musical instrument digital interface, TCP, TCP/IP, transmission control protocol, transmission control protocol/internet protocol | ||
Domain category | computer science, computing | ||