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
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Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Also, some codes are region-dependant, and may not work on certain IP addresses.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Nicklaus Companies objected to Nicklaus in licensing his IP to golf tournaments and allegedly rejecting use of his NIL in a potential video game.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to working with writers and directors, Cox has been involved in sourcing IP from comic books, journalism, video games, and novelists.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
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The Guardian later significantly walked back on its claims, acknowledging that locations were only tracked via IP addresses, which can be inaccurate, and the DOD info-sharing agreement did not include personally identifiable information and was for a suicide prevention project.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Also, some codes are region-dependant, and may not work on certain IP addresses.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Nicklaus Companies objected to Nicklaus in licensing his IP to golf tournaments and allegedly rejecting use of his NIL in a potential video game.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to working with writers and directors, Cox has been involved in sourcing IP from comic books, journalism, video games, and novelists.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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