Network Time Protocol

proper noun

A networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computingA networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.
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