"QUIC" meaning in All languages combined

See QUIC on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Originally proposed as an acronym; now just the name of the protocol itself. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} QUIC
  1. (Internet, originally) Acronym of Quick UDP Internet Connections; a multiplexed transport layer protocol based on UDP. Tags: Internet, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: Quick UDP Internet Connections (extra: a multiplexed transport layer protocol based on UDP) Categories (topical): Internet Synonyms: TCP/2
    Sense id: en-QUIC-en-name-LsyDf6Az Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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