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
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Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
In addition, 70% of this commitment will be directed towards independent productions by French and European producers, who will then retain rights to the IP.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
This is very different to an IP block, where traffic is restricted by networks and which can be fixed by a VPN masking a user’s location, tunneling through a location outside the restricted area.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Late Tuesday afternoon, searches like this one indicated devices on more than 1,500 IP addresses were compromised, up from a figure of 1,300 reported a few hours earlier by Qualys.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
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Across the board, the film has been praised for its originality in the face of a stagnant film landscape cluttered with IP and sequels, while its deft handling of subjects not usually given the musical treatment was met with appreciation.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
In addition, 70% of this commitment will be directed towards independent productions by French and European producers, who will then retain rights to the IP.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
This is very different to an IP block, where traffic is restricted by networks and which can be fixed by a VPN masking a user’s location, tunneling through a location outside the restricted area.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Late Tuesday afternoon, searches like this one indicated devices on more than 1,500 IP addresses were compromised, up from a figure of 1,300 reported a few hours earlier by Qualys.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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