hypertext transfer protocol

Definitions of hypertext transfer protocol
  1. noun
    a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
    synonyms: HTTP
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    type of:
    communications protocol, protocol
    (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
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