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web·site

or Web site (wĕb′sīt′)

A set of interconnected webpages, usually including a homepage, generally located on the same server, and prepared and maintained as a collection of information by a person, group, or organization.

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Web′ site`

or website

or web site,

Computers. a connected group of pages on the World Wide Web regarded as a single entity, usu. maintained by one person or organization and devoted to one single topic or several closely related topics.

[1990–95]

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Noun

web site - a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web; "the Israeli web site was damaged by hostile hackers"

internet site, website, site

computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically

chat room, chatroom - a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic)

portal site, portal - a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet; "a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc."

Translations

مَوْقِع على شَبَكَة الإنْتَرْنِت

websitewebsted

Webseite

site

webhely

sito Web

strona internetowastrona WWW

Web stránkawebová stránka

internet sitesi

网页

web

(web) noun

1. a type of trap for flies etc made of fine silk threads, spun by a spider etc. a spider's web.

2. the skin between the toes of a waterfowl.

webbed adjective

(of ducks' etc feet) joined between the toes by a web.

ˈwebbing noun

a tough woven fabric used in making belts, straps, upholstery etc.

ˈweb-ˈfooted, ˌweb-ˈtoed adjective

having webbed feet.

Web site noun

see site.

World Wide Web noun

see WWW.

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