IP address

noun

: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

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Tools such as natural language processing (NLP) detect inconsistencies in application data, while anomaly detection flags unusual patterns—for instance, a sudden surge of applications originating from the same IP address. Naeem Ghauri, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 On April 16, investigators determined her account was accessed from an IP address at a home where 44-year-old Maximilian Bondrescu lived. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The lawsuit alleges that Roku systematically collects, processes and discloses the personal information of children, including their locations, voice recordings, IP addresses and persistent identifiers that track children’s browsing histories on Roku and across the internet. Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025 Hide your IP address, block intrusive ads and malware with CleanWeb, and browse confidently even on unsecured public networks. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for IP address

Word History

Etymology

Internet protocol

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 May. 2025.

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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