Synonyms for domain name
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1. domain namenoun

   Synonyms:
   hostname, domain, subdomain

2. domain namenoun

   a unique, case-insensitive, name, consisting of a string made up of alphanumeric characters and dashes separated by periods, that the Domain Name System maps to IP numbers and other information.

   RFC 822, P. Mockapetris, November 1983: This RFC introduces domain style names, their use for ARPA Internet mail and host address support, and the protocols and servers used to implement domain name facilities.

   Synonyms:
   domain, subdomain, hostname

3. domain namenoun

   an identifier of a computer or site on the Internet

   Synonyms:
   hostname, domain, subdomain

4. domain namenoun

   a domain -- that part of a domain name which (nominally) identifies an organization; a domain name delegated to an independent administrative authority who is then responsible for the management of that portion of the Domain Name System's namespace that consist of the delegated domain and all subdomains that are not delegated in turn.

   Synonyms:
   hostname, domain, subdomain

Princeton's WordNet

1. domain namenoun

   strings of letters and numbers (separated by periods) that are used to name organizations and computers and addresses on the internet

   "domain names are organized hierarchically with the more generic parts to the right"

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1. Mallory Knodel:

   Russia's been trying for a long time to figure out how to disconnect from the larger internet, and one of the main things standing in its way from doing that is the global domain name system.

2. Lenovo Group Ltd:

   The domain name service server hosting Lenovo's website was hacked. We do not have any further information at this time to share. We'll update as soon as possible.

3. Larry Strickling:

   Free expression exists and flourishes online not because of perceived U.S. government oversight over the [domain name system], or because of any asserted special relationship that the United States has with ICANN, it exists and is protected when stakeholders work together to make decisions.