"Network Time Protocol" meaning in English

See Network Time Protocol in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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  1. (networking) A networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks. Categories (topical): Networking

Alternative forms

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