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tcp (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˌtiː siː ˈpiː]

Transmission Control Protocol, a fundamental protocol used for reliable data transmission over computer networks, especially the internet.

The TCP protocol is responsible for breaking down messages into packets and reassembling them at the destination.
When a website loads slowly, it might be due to network congestion affecting TCP performance.
Developers often need to understand TCP to troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

tcp/ip (collocation): Referring to the combined suite of Internet Protocol and Transmission Control Protocol. — "Most modern operating systems are built to work seamlessly with the TCP/IP stack."