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(communications) The set of standards that is responsible for breaking down and reassembling the data packets transmitted on the Internet, for ensuring complete delivery of the packets, and for controlling data flow. Abbreviated 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.
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