IP address

noun

: the numeric address of a computer on the Internet

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Digital fingerprinting collates an array of data from your phone — your IP address, device model and OS, time zone, setup and anything else if can get — to create a unique identifier in aggregate, even if each individual data snippet us useless on its own. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Sep. 2025 The device list was surprisingly detailed and included information like your devices' physical location, IP address, operating system, and even screen resolution. Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025 That initial investigation led the HPD to obtain a search warrant to seize electronic devices from the property associated with the IP address of the cyber tip, and the department investigated online communications. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 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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