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TCP

(1) (Transmission Control Protocol) The reliable transport protocol within the TCP/IP protocol suite. TCP ensures that all data arrive accurately and 100% intact at the other end. TCP's unreliable counterpart is UDP, which is used for streaming media, VoIP and videoconferencing.

TCP is "connection oriented" and requires a handshake before the session can begin. See UDP and TCP/IP.

(2) (Tape Carrier Package) Another term for tape automated bonding.

TCP
(organic chemistry)
tricresyl phosphate
TCP - Transmission Control Protocol


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