IP
1 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural IPs also IP's
: intellectual property
They are racing to protect their own nanotechnology intellectual property (IP) or to license or buy it from universities, companies, or other groups. Nanotech IP is particularly valuable right now because it is the foundation for a young and expansive field …—
Susan J. Ainsworth
Susan J. Ainsworth… Hollywood's obsession with IP has created a scenario where the movies are more expensive while the bar for success is lower.—Scott Mendelson
Scott MendelsonShould Microsoft beat out other prospective buyers, it could mean that future games from IPs such as LEGO, Harry Potter, Just Cause, Batman, Mortal Kombat and more could become Xbox exclusives …—Stephen Lambrechts
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Internet protocol (see protocol sense 3b)
Every computer, modem, server and smartphone that connects to the Internet has a unique Internet protocol (IP) address, which enables users to find it. The address format, known as IPv4, was standardized in 1977 as a 32-digit binary number, making a then seemingly unlimited 4.3 billion addresses … available.—Mark Fischetti
see also ip address
Mark FischettiExamples of IP in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebEve Chen, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
Documents said police obtained a subpoena for Whisper to provide subscriber information for the account Macabre Pure and were provided IP addresses linked to Cox Communications and Verizon accounts registered to Kinney.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2024
The program is aimed at helping students develop their skills and knowledge in areas including data privacy, intellectual property (IP), licensing, and risk.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The Lord of the Rings IP owner Embracer Group saw net sales in its Entertainment & Services division fall sharply in the first quarter of 2024.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2024
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Abbreviation or noun
This year, the parks share four IP house themes: Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines, Insidious: The Further, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and A Quiet Place.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
Documents said police obtained a subpoena for Whisper to provide subscriber information for the account Macabre Pure and were provided IP addresses linked to Cox Communications and Verizon accounts registered to Kinney.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2024
The program is aimed at helping students develop their skills and knowledge in areas including data privacy, intellectual property (IP), licensing, and risk.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The Lord of the Rings IP owner Embracer Group saw net sales in its Entertainment & Services division fall sharply in the first quarter of 2024.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2024
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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