IP address

American  

noun

Computers.

1. a code that identifies a computer network or a particular computer or other device on a network, consisting of four numbers separated by periods.

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IP address British  

noun

1. computing internet protocol address: the numeric code that identifies all computers that are connected to the internet

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IP address Scientific  

1. The numerical sequence that serves as an identifier for an Internet server. An IP address appears as a series of four groups of numbers separated by dots. The first group is a number between 1 and 255 and the other groups are a number between 0 and 255, such as 192.135.174.1. Every server has its own unique address.

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Example Sentences

“The IP address of this first successful request had made 32 previous unsuccessful attempts at this URL over the course of the morning,” according to the review.

From The Wall Street Journal

VPNs create a secure, encrypted tunnel between your laptop or mobile device and all of your internet traffic is routed through a remote server, which masks your IP address and shields your online activity from prying eyes.

From Salon

They mask your IP address and location, making it harder for ISPs, advertisers or governments to track your online activities.

From Salon

VPNs mask your IP address and encrypt your traffic, but websites still can collect data on you through cookies, browser fingerprinting and account logins.

From Salon

Blocking an IP address would not just deprive a repeat infringer of internet access, but also their household or co-workers.

From Slate