IP
1 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural IPs also IP's
: intellectual property
They are racing to protect their own nanotechnology intellectual property (IP) or to license or buy it from universities, companies, or other groups. Nanotech IP is particularly valuable right now because it is the foundation for a young and expansive field …—
Susan J. Ainsworth
Susan J. Ainsworth… Hollywood's obsession with IP has created a scenario where the movies are more expensive while the bar for success is lower.—Scott Mendelson
Scott MendelsonShould Microsoft beat out other prospective buyers, it could mean that future games from IPs such as LEGO, Harry Potter, Just Cause, Batman, Mortal Kombat and more could become Xbox exclusives …—Stephen Lambrechts
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Internet protocol (see protocol sense 3b)
Every computer, modem, server and smartphone that connects to the Internet has a unique Internet protocol (IP) address, which enables users to find it. The address format, known as IPv4, was standardized in 1977 as a 32-digit binary number, making a then seemingly unlimited 4.3 billion addresses … available.—Mark Fischetti
see also ip address
Mark FischettiExamples of IP in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebDan Goodin, Ars Technica, 17 June 2024
A number of the apps also make contact with IP addresses that have been flagged as malicious IPs by cybersecurity firms.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
Which free Android apps have reportedly had IP leaks and DNS leaks?
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
OpenAI won’t store requests and IP addresses will be obscured, the company said.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
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Abbreviation or noun
Hackers backed by the Russian and Chinese governments regularly wage attacks on critical infrastructure from routers that are connected to IP addresses with reputations for trustworthiness.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 17 June 2024
A number of the apps also make contact with IP addresses that have been flagged as malicious IPs by cybersecurity firms.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
Which free Android apps have reportedly had IP leaks and DNS leaks?
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
OpenAI won’t store requests and IP addresses will be obscured, the company said.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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