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Word

FTP

Phoneticsftp

/ˌɛfˌtiˈpi/

Definition

n. Stands for File Transfer Protocol. A set of rules that computers use to send and receive files over the internet.

n. Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. A standard communication protocol used for the transfer of computer files from a server to a client on a computer network.

Examples

“You can use FTP to upload your website files to the server.”

“The developer shared the FTP credentials so the client could download the high-resolution assets directly from the private server.”

“While modern web interfaces have simplified file management, many administrators still rely on FTP for bulk data transfers due to its efficiency in handling large directory structures.”

Examples

simple

“You can use FTP to upload your website files to the server.”

contextual

“The developer shared the FTP credentials so the client could download the high-resolution assets directly from the private server.”

complex

“While modern web interfaces have simplified file management, many administrators still rely on FTP for bulk data transfers due to its efficiency in handling large directory structures.”

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'FTP client' or 'FTP server'.

Domains

BusinessComputingEconomicsInternetPsychology

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Frequency
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