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

In 14 of those cases, the treatment concerned investigators as “potentially deviating from protocols” partly because of race, the letter said.

From Los Angeles Times

"As our documents show, we have relied upon the most state-of-the-art testing protocols for decades and have been entirely transparent with government institutions and academic researchers regarding our findings."

From BBC

There was no shortage of available data to search for patterns in malformations and symptoms to identify subtypes for which treatment protocols could be devised.

From Science Daily

“Law enforcement professionals investigating these types of egregious crimes have specialized training and follow specific protocols to ensure a proper investigation, evidence preservation, and public safety,” the release said.

From Los Angeles Times

The research results highlight the potential for incorporating napping protocols into rehabilitation programs to maximize the effects of motor skill training for individuals with brain injuries.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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