communication protocol
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən ˈprəʊtəkɒl
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Definition of communication protocol - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.set of rules for data exchangeTECH.
  • The communication protocol ensures data is transferred accurately between devices.
  • The new communication protocol improved network efficiency.
  • They updated the communication protocol for better security.
protocol standard
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Expressions with communication

avenue of communicationn.
method or way of sharing information
Email is an important avenue of communication in modern businesses.
communication gapn.
lack of understanding between people
There was a communication gap between the manager and the team.
communication skillsn.
abilities to listen and understand others
Effective communication skills include active listening.
spoken communicationn.
verbal interaction between people
Spoken communication helps build relationships.
communication breakdownn.
failure to share or understand information between people
There was a communication breakdown during the meeting.
communication equipmentn.
tools that send voice, data or images over distances
The ship carried communication equipment for satellite calls and emergency signals.

Expressions with protocol

break protocolv.
fail to follow established rules or procedures
He was reprimanded for breaking protocol during the meeting.
communications protocoln.
set of rules governing data exchange between devices
The communications protocol ensures that all devices on the network understand each other.
protocol statementn.
set of rules for communication
The protocol statement ensures smooth data exchange.
research protocoln.
detailed written plan describing steps and rules for a study
The ethics board reviewed the research protocol before approving the clinical trial.
internet protocol telephonyn.
system for transmitting voice data over IP networks
Internet protocol telephony allows for efficient voice data transmission.
protocol stackn.
layered set of communication rules used together for passing data between systems
The engineer debugged an error in the TCP/IP protocol stack.
anonymous file transfer protocoln.
way to download files without a password
Many websites offer software through anonymous file transfer protocol.
application protocoln.
set of rules controlling how software programs exchange messages and data
HTTP is the primary application protocol used for browsing web pages.
authentication protocoln.
set of rules a system uses to check a user's claimed identity
The website updated its authentication protocol to prevent unauthorized access.
control protocoln.
formal set of steps used to direct or regulate a process
The safety officer updated the control protocol after the incident.

Terms related to communication protocol

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Terms with communication protocol included in their meaning

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Internet Protocoln.
technology
communication protocol for networking computers on the Internet
attachment unit interfacen.
technology
protocol for communication between network devices
Common Gateway Interfacen.
technology
protocol for web server and application communication
HDLCacr.
acr: High-Level Data Link Control
protocol for data communication
musical instrument digital interfacen.
technology
protocol for communication between musical devices
NCPacr.
acr: Network Control Protocol
protocol for managing network communication and data flow
NIGPacr.
acr: Network Interface Gateway Protocol
protocol for network interface gateway communication
Point-to-Point Protocoln.
networking
communication protocol for direct connection between two network nodes

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  1. French:protocole de communication, ...
  2. German:Kommunikationsprotokoll, ...
  3. Italian:protocollo di comunicazione, ...
  4. Spanish:protocolo de comunicación, ...
  5. Portuguese:protocolo de comunicação, ...
  6. Chinese:通信协议, ...
  7. Japanese:通信プロトコル, ...
  8. Arabic:بُرُوتُوكُول الاِتِّصَال, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרוֹטוֹקוֹל תִּקְשֹׁרֶת, ...
  10. Russian:протокол связи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:протокол зв'язку, ...
  12. Hindi:संचार प्रोटोकॉल, ...
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