peer-to-peer

American  

[peer-tuh-peer] / ˈpɪər təˈpɪər /

adjective

1. involving direct contact or exchange between individuals of a similar rank or position; person-to-person: P2P

   Studies have shown that peer-to-peer tutoring increases student performance across a range of subjects.

2. describing a computer network in which each node has the capacity to act as a server for all other nodes, allowing the exchange of information without a centralized server. P2P

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peer-to-peer British  

adjective

1. P2P. (of a computer network) designed so that computers can send information directly to one another without passing through a centralized server

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Etymology

Origin of peer-to-peer

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

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peer-to-peer

The company is in the midst of a big push into hotel listings, marking a shift from the peer-to-peer house-rental model that’s been at the company’s core since it was founded in 2008.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

Checkout sites from a fraudulent website will often ask for payment in the form of cryptocurrency, peer-to-peer payment systems or cash apps.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Yes, but users should choose a VPN that supports peer-to-peer traffic and has a firm no-logs policy.

From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026

Last year, the megabanks explored a joint stablecoin consortium through the Clearing House, as well as Early Warning Services, the operator of the peer-to-peer payment system Zelle, the Journal first reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026

Down and Out in The Magic Kingdom is about a world that is visible in its outlines today, if you know where to look, from reputation systems to peer-to-peer adhocracies.

From Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow

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