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Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)

A Uniform Resource Identifier is a generic term for how objects (webpages, files) on the web are referred to. Examples of URI include internet protocol (IP) names and website addresses.

A uniform resource locator (URL) is an example of a URI.

Related terms: DNS server, HTTP, IP address, URL

Reference links

• Common HTTP implementation problems (W3C)
  Guidelines and checkpoints including: Choosing URIs, Using standard redirects, and Serving appropriate content.

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