Internet Protocol

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Internet protocol

[¦in·tər‚net ′prōd·ə‚kȯl]

(communications)

The set of standards responsible for ensuring that data packets transmitted over the Internet are routed to their intended destinations. Abbreviated IP.

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Internet Protocol

(networking)

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