Http (Noun)
Meaning
A protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The website's address started with http, indicating that it was not a secure connection.
- When a user types a URL into their browser, the http protocol is used to request the webpage from the server.
- The company's IT department was tasked with switching all of their websites from http to https to improve security.
- The http protocol is used to transfer data between a web server and a client, such as a web browser.
- The developer used http headers to send additional information about the request from the client to the server.