Domains: meaning, definitions and examples

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domains

[ ˈdoʊˌmeɪnz ]

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internet

Websites with a common theme or focus, such as business, technology, or sports, that are managed by a single entity.

Synonyms

sites, webpages, websites

Examples of usage

Many companies have multiple domains to represent different aspects of their business.
We registered several domains for our new project to ensure brand protection.

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mathematics

A set of values for which a function is defined.

Synonyms

range, scope, set

Examples of usage

The domain of this function is all real numbers.
Make sure to specify the domain and range when graphing a function.

Translations

Translations of the word "domains" in other languages:

🇵🇹 domínios

🇮🇳 डोमेन

🇩🇪 Domänen

🇮🇩 domain

🇺🇦 домени

🇵🇱 domeny

🇯🇵 ドメイン

🇫🇷 domaines

🇪🇸 dominios

🇹🇷 alanlar

🇰🇷 도메인

🇸🇦 نطاقات

🇨🇿 domény

🇸🇰 domény

🇨🇳 域名

🇸🇮 domen

🇮🇸 lén

🇰🇿 домендер

🇬🇪 დომენები

🇦🇿 domenlər

🇲🇽 dominios

Word origin

The term 'domain' originated from the Latin word 'dominum' meaning 'ownership or control'. In ancient times, it referred to the territory under a ruler's control. The modern usage of 'domain' in various fields like internet and mathematics evolved over time to represent different aspects of ownership, control, or defined sets.