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FTP

noun
\ ˌef-(ˌ)tē-ˈpē How to pronounce FTP (audio) \

Definition of FTP

: a system for transferring computer files especially via the Internet

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FTP transitive verb

First Known Use of FTP

1971, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for FTP

file transfer protocol

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FTP

noun
How to pronounce FTP (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of FTP

: a system for sending files from one computer to another computer over the Internet

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