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 WebJennifer Maas, Variety, 17 July 2024
Tap the extender icon in the middle to view device information including the IP and MAC addresses, the firmware version, the time zone, and the extender's model number.
—PCMAG, 15 July 2024
Prosecutors alleged the email address contacted by Hart’s fake broker linked back to Jackson’s IP address.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024
To bring those brands to life, Marquee, like the other IP specialists, has to be a master coordinator.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 10 July 2024
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Abbreviation or noun
Working under Butternut president Courtney White, Whitney White will oversee and create IP, working with existing and emerging talent in the food, home and lifestyle arena.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 July 2024
Tap the extender icon in the middle to view device information including the IP and MAC addresses, the firmware version, the time zone, and the extender's model number.
—PCMAG, 15 July 2024
Prosecutors alleged the email address contacted by Hart’s fake broker linked back to Jackson’s IP address.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024
To bring those brands to life, Marquee, like the other IP specialists, has to be a master coordinator.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 10 July 2024
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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