IP addresses

[/aɪ piː əˈdresɪz/]
nounpl: IP addresses
endereços IP
1. A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses Internet Protocol for communication
The server logs show that multiple IP addresses accessed the website simultaneously.
Os logs do servidor mostram que vários endereços IP acessaram o site simultaneamente.
2. A string of numbers separated by periods (IPv4) or colons (IPv6) that identifies the location of a computer or device on the internet
Your IP address (192.168.1.1) can be found in your network settings.
Seu endereço IP (192.168.1.1) pode ser encontrado nas configurações de rede.
IP addresses are fundamental to internet infrastructure and are discussed universally in both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities. In Brazil, the term 'endereço IP' is standard in educational and professional contexts, while informal tech discussions often use the abbreviated 'IP' or 'IPs'. Understanding IP addresses is essential for network administration, cybersecurity, and online privacy discussions in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
IP numbersinternet addressesnetwork addresseshost addresses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
endereços IP
Standard term used in technology and networking contexts
Portugal
endereços IP
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; universal in European Portuguese
Technical Communities
IPs
Informal abbreviated form used commonly in tech discussions

Related Words

IPv4IPv6DNSMAC addressgatewayroutersubnet mask

Related Idioms & Phrases

to mask an IP address
to trace an IP address
to block an IP address
IP address spoofing
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