data transfer protocol

[/ˈdeɪtə ˈtrænsfər ˈproʊtəkɔːl/]
nounpl: data transfer protocols
protocolo de transferência de dados
1. A set of rules and standards that govern the exchange of data between computers or devices over a network or communication channel
The FTP is one of the oldest data transfer protocols still in use today.
O FTP é um dos protocolos de transferência de dados mais antigos ainda em uso atualmente.
2. Technical specifications that define how information is formatted, transmitted, and received between sender and recipient
The company implemented a new data transfer protocol to improve security and speed.
A empresa implementou um novo protocolo de transferência de dados para melhorar a segurança e a velocidade.
In both Brazilian and American tech industries, understanding data transfer protocols is fundamental to IT infrastructure. Brazil has increasingly adopted English terminology in tech fields, so 'data transfer protocol' is often used alongside Portuguese translations in professional settings. In the USA, this is standard vocabulary in IT certifications and networking courses.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
communication protocoltransmission protocolfile transfer protocolnetwork protocol
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual data entryoffline transfer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
protocolo de transferência de dados
Standard term used in technical documentation and IT industry
São Paulo
protocolo de transferência de dados
Common in tech companies and corporate environments
Portugal
protocolo de transferência de dados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in European tech contexts
Technical Communities
protocolo de transmissão de dados
Alternative phrasing used in some academic and research contexts

Related Words

FTPHTTPSFTPTCP/IPencryptionbandwidthnetworkserver

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the protocol
establish a protocol
secure data transfer
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