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

VPNs that utilize modern protocols, such as WireGuard or Lightway, offer faster and more stable performance.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

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

"The ECB is currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first men's Test against New Zealand," said the statement.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

The Internet as we know it today—with seemingly magical transmission protocols that can connect everyone and everything—had not yet emerged.

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

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