hypertext transfer protocol
noun
: a communications protocol governing the exchange of data (such as HTML files) especially on the World Wide Web
called also hypertext transport protocol
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Clearly displaying contact information, citing sources and having a secure website (using hypertext transfer protocol secure, or HTTPS) contribute to building trust.
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Lisa Montenegro, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Montenegro, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Hypertext transfer protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypertext%20transfer%20protocol. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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