Transmission Control Protocol

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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A connection-based Internet protocol that supports reliable data transfer connections Scope Note: Packet data are verified using checksums and retransmitted if they are missing or corrupted. The application plays no part in validating the transfer.

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acronym: TCP
plural: Transmission Control Protocols
possessive: Transmission Control Protocol's
pluralpossessive: Transmission Control Protocols'

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