CEFR C1

tcp

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

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.

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tcp (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˌtiː siː ˈpiː]

Definition

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

Examples

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.

How to Use tcp

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."

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