protocols

Cultural  

1. Agreed-upon standards and practices in technology (particularly information technology) that allow systems manufactured by many different companies to be compatible with each other and work within common larger systems. Protocols are established by industry trade groups, governments, or some combination thereof.

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Example Sentences

The company says it is confident in its food safety protocols and acted quickly to fix the problem, which was tied to a quality issue in an ingredient from a supplier.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Richardson said that the use of breast cancer risk assessment scores and new screening protocols has saved lives, but that the wealth of information has downsides, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Short term it could be moving the kickoff times, it could be introducing more drink breaks, having more heat protocols and safety regulations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In an Instagram statement, Primavera Sound also confirmed "no serious incidents" occurred and that they followed all safety protocols.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Well, not as such. But there are certain protocols involved ” “A gentleman’s agreement?” she asked acidicly.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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