protocols

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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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A proposed bill to tighten safety protocols at stone fabrication shops and publish reports of compliance was put on hold in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola said that his department had submitted a recommendation to parliament and the president's office for new protocols for former heads of state during foreign trips.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

The novel spares none of the details of this formative excursion, winningly capturing the singalongs and relay races, the mountain hikes and mess-hall protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

The Ministry of Energy said that protocols to reactivate the grid were underway.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

"Up until now it's been nothing but instructions and protocols."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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