Hypertext Transfer Protocol (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 client and server communicate with each other using the hypertext transfer protocol to request and send web pages.
- This website uses a secure hypertext transfer protocol connection to encrypt sensitive information transmitted by users.
- A hypertext transfer protocol proxy server can act as an intermediary between a client and server to cache frequently requested pages.
- The developer used a hypertext transfer protocol debugging tool to analyze the communication between the web browser and server.
- The URL in the address bar of the browser starts with http, indicating that the hypertext transfer protocol is being used to connect to the website.