Meaning of the word http in English
What does http mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
http
US /ˌeɪtʃ.tiː.tiːˈpiː/
UK /ˌeɪtʃ.tiː.tiːˈpiː/
Abbreviation
Hypertext Transfer Protocol, the underlying protocol used by the World Wide Web. HTTP defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and what actions Web servers and browsers should take in response to various commands.
Example:
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Make sure the URL starts with http:// for a standard web page.
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The browser uses HTTP to request and display web pages.
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