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• plural of protocol.

protocols

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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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Normal protocols were suspended as supporters rushed to gather around and embrace her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

The attack on Binance came as many observers express worries that the ever-expanding capabilities of artificial intelligence models could compromise cryptography and IT security protocols.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

ServiceNow’s AI Control Tower allows organizations to enact proper governance and security protocols for AI agents.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

The NFL has protocols in place for concussions, emergency preparedness and extreme heat, for games in the US and overseas.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Following Institute protocols, we will have a disciplinary review to go over the statements and evidence and determine whether you will continue to be enrolled at the Institute.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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