Packet InterNet Groper

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
PING
Pronunciation
/ˈpækɪt ˈɪntənet ˈgrəʊpər/
Category
Internet
Related Field
-1

Examples in Context

  1. Packet Internet Groper A program used to test whether a particular network destination is online, by sending an Internet control message protocol echo request and waiting for a response.

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