Definition: ICANN, short for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, is a not-for-profit organization that helps oversee the growth of the Internet. ICANN's primary mission is to make sure that every domain has a unique identifier or URL, and that each domain has a unique IP address.
ICANN also watches over domain name registration agencies, ensuring that all proper procedures are followed and domain name organizations are appropriately licensed. For more about ICANN and what it does, check out the official ICANN website.
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