"QUIC" meaning in All languages combined

See QUIC on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Originally proposed as an acronym of Quick UDP Internet Connections. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} QUIC
  1. (Internet) A multiplexed transport layer protocol based on UDP. Wikipedia link: QUIC Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet Synonyms: TCP/2
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