Hypertext Transfer Protocol

nounid 2752·updated May 12, 2026

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A communication protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a web server and transmit hypertext markup language (HTML), extensible markup language (XML) or other pages to client browsers

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acronym: HTTP
plural: Hypertext Transfer Protocols
possessive: Hypertext Transfer Protocol's
pluralpossessive: Hypertext Transfer Protocols'

Framework definitions

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SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: The protocol in the Internet Protocol (IP) family used to transport hypertext documents across an internet.

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: A communication protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a web server and transmit hypertext markup language (HTML), extensible markup language (XML) or other pages to client browsers

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

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