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协议草案,礼仪拟定 ;(为使网络中不同系统主机能够彼此进行通讯,所制订的网络管理规则)

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Protocol \Pro"to*col\, n. [F. protocole, LL. protocollum, fr.
   Gr. ? the first leaf glued to the rolls of papyrus and the
   notarial documents, on which the date was written; prw^tos
   the first (see {Proto-}) + ? glue.]
   1. The original copy of any writing, as of a deed, treaty,
      dispatch, or other instrument. --Burrill.

   2. The minutes, or rough draught, of an instrument or
      transaction.

   3. (Diplomacy)
      (a) A preliminary document upon the basis of which
          negotiations are carried on.
      (b) A convention not formally ratified.
      (c) An agreement of diplomatists indicating the results
          reached by them at a particular stage of a
          negotiation.

Protocol \Pro"to*col\, v. t.
   To make a protocol of.

Protocol \Pro"to*col\, v. i.
   To make or write protocols, or first draughts; to issue
   protocols. --Carlyle.

资料来源 : WordNet®

protocol
     n 1: (computer science) rules determining the format and
          transmission of data [syn: {communications protocol}]
     2: forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and
        heads of state
     3: code of correct conduct; "safety protocols"; "academic
        protocol"

资料来源 : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

protocol
     
        A set of formal rules describing how to transmit data,
        especially across a {network}.  Low level protocols define the
        electrical and physical standards to be observed, bit- and
        byte-ordering and the transmission and {error detection and
        correction} of the bit stream.  High level protocols deal with
        the data formatting, including the {syntax} of messages, the
        terminal to computer dialogue, {character set}s, sequencing of
        messages etc.
     
        Many protocols are defined by {RFC}s or by {OSI}.
     
        See also {handshaking}.
     
        [{Jargon File}]
     
        (1995-01-12)