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'''Protocol''' in its most basic meaning is the set of [[rules]] defining accepted conduct between two or more individuals. The purpose of these rules is to ensure a smooth interaction by removing the chance of offense.  

'''Protocol''' in its most basic meaning is the set of [[rules]] defining accepted [[conduct]] between two or more individuals. The purpose of these rules is to ensure a smooth interaction by removing the chance of offense.  

For a person or group these rules may specify such items as proper clothing, who speaks first and what title is used, who may sit or stand , and whose chair may be higher.   

For a person or group these rules may specify such items as proper clothing, who speaks first and what title is used, who may sit or stand , and whose chair may be higher.   

The term is used in[[communications]] and refers to the rules for communicating between two devices. The protocol defines what [[signaling]] is used and what each device is expected to do in any circumstance.  

The term is used in [[communications]] and refers to the rules for communicating between two devices. The protocol defines what [[signaling]] is used and what each device is expected to do in any circumstance.  

An example of a communications protocol is TCP/IP. This is actually two protocols Internet Protocol (IP) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). TCP/IP is the basis of the internet.  

An example of a communications protocol is [[TCP/IP]]. This is actually two protocols Internet Protocol (IP) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). TCP/IP is the basis of the internet.  

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