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 1b)
Every computer, modem, server and smartphone that connects to the Internet has a unique Internet protocol (IP) address, which enables users to find it.—Mark Fischetti
see also ip address
Mark FischettiExamples of IP in a Sentence
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025
Thankfully, Surfshark One relaxed my paranoia, with VPN hiding my IP, antivirus blocking malware, and data breach alerts for all my devices.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The company has no mandate to adapt IP or chase market trends.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
Studiocanal on Stage will mine the studio’s IP catalog for projects that could make it in the theater, though Studiocanal offered up little information beyond this.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
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The reality is there’s a lot of interest in the IP that’s owned, and that’s why people are interested in it.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025
Thankfully, Surfshark One relaxed my paranoia, with VPN hiding my IP, antivirus blocking malware, and data breach alerts for all my devices.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The company has no mandate to adapt IP or chase market trends.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
Studiocanal on Stage will mine the studio’s IP catalog for projects that could make it in the theater, though Studiocanal offered up little information beyond this.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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