What is torrent meaning?

Torrent refers to a type of file sharing protocol used for distributing large files over the internet. Instead of downloading a file from a single source, like a website or server, torrenting allows you to download and share bits of a file from multiple sources, often called peers. This allows for faster download speeds and greater reliability. Torrent files are identified with a .torrent extension and are opened using a BitTorrent client software. While torrenting itself is not illegal, downloading or sharing copyrighted material through torrenting can be illegal in some jurisdictions.