Protocol

[Raeanne Dimick]

The original copy of any writing, as of a deed, treaty,
dispatch, or other instrument.

[Greta]

When computers communicate with each other, there needs to be a common set of rules and instructions that each computer follows. A specific set of communication rules is called a protocol. Because of the many ways computers can communicate with each other, there are many different protocols -- too many for the average person to remember. Some examples of these different protocols include PPP, TCP/IP, SLIP, HTTP, and FTP. Can you guess what the last P in each acronym stands for? If you guessed protocol, send yourself a congratulations e-mail.

[Sarah]

More [lame-ass] [consultant] speak, meaning the process or procedure for performing an [activity].

[Marquetta]

A college [sex game] which began with a group of Trojans. 2-8(or more) male fraternity brothers and one freaky, super-head giving, [thick ass] female. The process of a girl giving a guy head then being passed off to his bruh continuing in a circle while clothes are coming off the girl.. once the clothes are off, then the train begins. The girl will switch from guy to guy when a bruh yells [protocol], the girl will switch to another guy. Ass grabbing and smacking, moaning, music, alcohol, and condoms(preferably) are required for safety and success. Additional options: invite another fraternity, invite another girl, etc.

[Tanya Shivari]

The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.

[Jason Yan]

A protocol is a standard set of rules that allow electronic devices to communicate with each other. These rules include what type of data may be transmitted, what commands are used to send and receive data, and how data transfers are confirmed.
You can think of a protocol as a spoken language. Each language has its own rules and vocabulary. If two people share the same language, they can communicate effectively. Similarly, if two hardware devices support the same protocol, they can communicate with each other, regardless of the manufacturer or type of device. For example, an Apple iPhone can send an email to an Android device using a standard mail protocol. A Windows-based PC can load a webpage from a Unix-based web server using a standard web protocol.
Protocols exist for several different applications. Examples include wired networking (e.g., Ethernet), wireless networking (e.g., 802.11ac), and Internet communication (e.g., IP). The Internet protocol suite, which is used for transmitting data over the Internet, contains dozens of protocols. These protocols may be broken up into four catagories:
Link layer protocols establish communication between devices at a hardware level. In order to transmit data from one device to another, each devices hardware must support the same link layer protocol. Internet layer protocols are used to initiate data transfers and route them over the Internet. Transport layer protocols define how packets are sent, received, and confirmed. Application layer protocols contain commands for specific applications. For example, a web browser uses HTTPS to securely download the contents of a webpage from a web server. An email client uses SMTP to send email messages through a mail server.
Protocols are a fundamental aspect of digital communication. In most cases, protocols operate in the background, so it is not necessary for typical users to know how each protocol works. Still, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself with some common protocols so you can better understand settings in software programs, such as web browsers and email clients.
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[Lizzy Liz]

the system of rules and acceptable behaviour used at official ceremonies and occasions: