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

A common theme in conversations around the conference was how quickly companies are rushing to adopt AI without putting proper security protocols in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I’d still favor using industry-standard protocols, like OpenVPN and IPsec, but given that ExpressVPN has open-sourced the protocol, it makes me less wary about using it.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The Iranian government has not publicly detailed any nationwide civil defence protocols in response to the attacks.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Some updates include further standardizing Department practices and processes to ensure organizational consistency, the introduction of new equipment and refining response protocols tailored to the nature of the call for service,” a statement read.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

So Reilly worked with his staff to develop specific protocols for efficiently treating asthma patients, and another set of programs for treating the homeless.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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