protocols

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.

Example Sentences

Sable continues to contend it has followed all necessary protocols and met all legal requirements.

From Los Angeles Times

The new law will require companies to disclose their safety and security protocols and risk evaluations.

From Los Angeles Times

Kennedy began by targeting the COVID-19 vaccine and putting in place confusing federal protocols that have made the shot much harder to get — even while he has denied that’s what he’s doing.

From Salon

Schoen said it was unable to comment on individual cases but staff "anticipate and manage the risk" of self-harm through "individualised care plans, enhanced observation where necessary and clinical escalation protocols".

From BBC

The pet facility has also been ordered to make significant improvements to the protocols that apply to animal safety, employee training and monitoring of dog playgroups, according to the settlement.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agreement 
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• covenant 
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