IP address

noun

: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

Examples of IP address in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So far, hackers have reportedly been using this IP address as part of attacks on AI workloads. Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024 The investigation found several instances of Canter logging into an IP address affiliated with the Broward School District, instead of his own home, without permission from his supervisor. Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2024 The tip was reported by Google and all the files were uploaded to a Google Drive account by the same IP address that police later determined belonged to DuBois. Aqeel Hisham, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024 An ensuing investigation of the email address used to register the Namecheap domains revealed a Gmail address and IP address that tied back to Moscow. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for IP address 

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Word History

Etymology

Internet protocol

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of IP address was in 1985

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“IP address.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP%20address. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

IP address

noun
: the address of a computer on the Internet that consists of a series of numbers
Etymology

IP short for Internet protocol

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