What is the definition of protocol?

A system or device communication approach that guarantees the accurate construction and decoding of exchanged messages and data. Generally, a communication or messaging protocol outlines the specific order in which messages are transmitted and includes specifications for parameters such as bit rate, stop bits, parity bits, and bits per character.

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