IP Address
A numeric label assigned to every device connected to the internet, like a postal address for computers.
Definition
A numeric label assigned to every device connected to the internet, like a postal address for computers. IPv4 addresses look like 192.168.1.1. Every server hosting a website has one.
Example
Your home router has a public IP address that identifies it on the internet. Google's servers have IP addresses too — DNS translates google.com into the right one.
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