protocol layer

UK: /ˈprəʊtəkɒl ˈleɪə/

Definition

Definition of protocol layer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

specific level in a communication system that uses defined rules for data exchange

TECH.

The new security features operate at the transport protocol layer.
Each protocol layer must communicate correctly with the layers above and below it.
We analyzed which protocol layer was causing the packet loss.

journeying

touring

traveling

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Expressions with protocol

break protocol

fail to follow established rules or procedures

He was reprimanded for breaking protocol during the meeting.

communications protocol

set of rules governing data exchange between devices

The communications protocol ensures that all devices on the network understand each other.

protocol statement

set of rules for communication

The protocol statement ensures smooth data exchange.

research protocol

detailed written plan describing steps and rules for a study

The ethics board reviewed the research protocol before approving the clinical trial.

communication protocol

set of rules for data exchange

The communication protocol ensures data is transferred accurately between devices.

internet protocol telephony

system for transmitting voice data over IP networks

Internet protocol telephony allows for efficient voice data transmission.

Expressions with layer

layer up

stack upwards in layers or overlay repeatedly

To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.

layer cake

cake with multiple layers and sweet filling

She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.

middle layer

part of something that lies between its top and bottom parts

The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.

layer upon layer

multiple layers stacked on top of each other

The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.

protective layer

covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence

The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.

marzipan layer

sweet almond paste layer used in cakes

The cake had a thick marzipan layer.

ground layer

the layer of soil or earth on the ground

The ground layer was rich with nutrients.

moss layer

soft green carpet of plants on the ground

The moss layer made the forest floor feel like a sponge.

herb layer

the layer of small plants under trees

The herb layer is full of ferns and flowers.

ozone layer

layer in upper atmosphere with much ozone that blocks harmful sunlight

The ozone layer protects us from the sun's dangerous rays.

Terms with protocol layer included in their meaning

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Datagram Congestion Control Protocol

technology

transport layer protocol for reliable message delivery

L2TP

acr.

acr: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol

network protocol for sending data securely

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French:couche de protocole, ...
German:Protokollschicht, ...
Italian:livello di protocollo, ...
Spanish:capa de protocolo, ...
Portuguese:camada de protocolo, ...
Chinese:协议层, ...
Japanese:プロトコル層, ...
Arabic:طَبَقَةُ البُرُوتوكول, ...
Hebrew:שְׁכֶבֶת פְּרוֹטוֹקוֹל, ...
Russian:уровень протокола, ...
Ukrainian:рівень протоколу, ...
Hindi:प्रोटोकॉल लेयर, ...
Bengali:প্রোটোকল স্তর, ...
Catalan:capa de protocol, ...
Czech:protokolová vrstva, ...
Danish:protokollag, ...
Dutch:protocollaag, ...
Greek:επίπεδο πρωτοκόλλου, ...
Hungarian:protokollréteg, ...
Khmer:ស្រទាប់ពិធីសារ, ...
Korean:프로토콜 계층, ...
Persian:لایه پروتکل, ...
Polish:warstwa protokołu, ...
Portuguese (BR):camada de protocolo, ...
Romanian:nivel de protocol, ...
Swedish:protokollager, ...
Thai:ชั้นโปรโตคอล, ...
Turkish:protokol katmanı, ...
Vietnamese:tầng giao thức, ...

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protocol conversion

Protocol Independent Multicast

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protocol statement

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