TCP-IP, which stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, is the standard communication protocol for the internet. The term TCP-IP is commonly used in the tech industry to refer to this protocol, but there are several synonyms that can be used as well. Some of these include Internet Protocol Suite, TCP/IP protocol suite, and IP protocol suite. Additionally, the acronym IP can also be used to refer to the protocol, as the IP portion of the protocol name refers specifically to the Internet Protocol. Regardless of which term is used, they all refer to the same fundamental protocol that controls the transmission of data across the internet.