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

An ECB statement said the pair were involved in a "breach of team protocols" in the early hours of Monday morning, after the conclusion of England's win at Lord's on Sunday.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

But it does have downsides, such as being slower than other protocols, and, while highly customizable, its configuration can be more complex.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

In response, BCG named a new chief risk officer and put other protocols in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

This railroad turned out to be the protocols I mentioned above—the language of the Internet and World Wide Web.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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