IP
noun
UK/ˌaɪˈpiː/
US/ˌaɪˈpiː/
Definitions of IP noun
internet
- Uncountable
An abbreviation for Internet Protocol, which refers to the technical standards that govern communication across the internet.
Please enter your IP address.
This website tracks your IP location.
They use the IP protocol to transmit data.
law
- Uncountable
An abbreviation for intellectual property, referring to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols.
The company is actively protecting its IP.
They are in negotiations for an IP licensing agreement.
Using someone else's IP without permission could lead to legal action.