UDP

[/juː.diː.ˈpiː/]
noun
UDP (Protocolo de Datagrama do Usuário)
1. User Datagram Protocol; a communication protocol used across IP networks that allows applications to send messages (datagrams) to other hosts on an Internet Protocol network without establishing a connection
UDP is commonly used for streaming video and online gaming because it prioritizes speed over reliability.
UDP é comumente usado para transmissão de vídeo e jogos online porque prioriza velocidade em relação à confiabilidade.
2. A network protocol that operates at the transport layer (Layer 4) of the OSI model, offering faster but unreliable data transmission compared to TCP
Unlike TCP, UDP does not guarantee that all packets will arrive at their destination.
Diferentemente do TCP, UDP não garante que todos os pacotes chegarão ao seu destino.
UDP is a technical acronym used globally in computing and networking fields. In both Brazil and the United States, IT professionals use the term 'UDP' without translation. It is essential in modern internet applications, particularly in real-time communication scenarios where speed is prioritized over perfect data delivery, such as VoIP, video conferencing, and online gaming.
Antonyms / Antônimos
TCPTransmission Control Protocol

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
UDP
Used in technical and IT contexts; acronym is commonly used without translation
Portugal
UDP
Used identically to Brazil; technical term in IT and networking fields
USA
UDP
Standard technical acronym used in computing and networking industries

Related Words

TCPIPprotocolpacketdatagramnetworkport
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