The network protocol
Example: The network protocol defines communication rules
Definition
"The network protocol" refers to a set of rules and conventions that govern how data is transmitted and received across a computer network. It ensures devices can communicate effectively by standardizing message formats, timing, and error handling.
Etymology
The term "the network protocol" combines 'network,' derived from Old English 'net' and 'work,' referring to interconnected systems, with 'protocol,' from Greek 'protokollon,' meaning the first leaf of a manuscript, which evolved to signify official rules or procedures. Together, they describe the formal rules governing network communication.
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"The network protocol" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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