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POP

Definition of POP

abbreviation

  • persistent organic pollutant.
  • (also PoP) Computing point of presence, denoting equipment that provides access to the Internet.
  • (in the UK) Post Office Preferred, used to specify the size of envelopes and other items.
  • Computing Post Office Protocol.

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Definition of POP in the US English dictionary
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