IP
noun/ˌaɪ ˈpiː/
/ˌaɪ ˈpiː/
- [countable, singular] (computing) a system that controls the connection of computers to the internet by obtaining information about the device to which data is sent (the abbreviation for ‘internet protocol’)
- A new standard IP has been proposed that would give governments more control over internet activities.
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- (also IP address)[countable] (computing) a series of numbers connected by dots that identifies a particular computer connected to the internet
- The browser hides your IP, so there's no way for anyone to connect your account to any internet action.
- Customers can access the system using a private link, without using public IPs.
- [uncountable] (law) an idea, a design, etc. that somebody has created and that the law prevents other people from copying (the abbreviation for ‘intellectual property’)
- The brand represents valuable IP that we will do everything to protect.
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