top-level domain
[ top-lev-uhl doh-meyn ]
/ ˈtɒpˌlɛv əl doʊˈmeɪn /
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noun
Computers. a domain at the highest level in the taxonomy of domain names on the internet, representing the type of entity holding the domain name, the country where it is based, or any of various domains used for other purposes. Common examples are edu, com, and org.Abbreviation: TLD
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Origin of top-level domain
First recorded in 1980–85
Words nearby top-level domain
top kick, top kill, topknot, topless, top-level, top-level domain, topline, top loader, toplofty, topman, top management
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