website

American  

[web-sahyt] / ˈwɛbˌsaɪt /

Also Website, or web site,

noun

Digital Technology.

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

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website British  

/ ˈwɛbˌsaɪt /

noun

1. a group of connected pages on the World Wide Web containing information on a particular subject

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website Scientific  

/ wĕb′sīt′ /

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of website

1990–95

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Example Sentences

The Violanta plant in Trikala, the company's first and biggest, produced 12,500 tonnes of biscuits, cookies and wafers per year, according to the company website.

From Barron's

According to the ICE website, the HSI investigates global threats, investigating the illegal movement of people, goods, money, contraband, weapons and sensitive technology into, out of, and through the United States.

From Barron's

A British tour agency plans to host an international golf event in North Korea this year, the amateur event's website showed Tuesday.

From Barron's

But as is explained both on the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Hollywood sign websites, filming the sign itself requires additional clearance and payment of a licensing fee.

From Los Angeles Times

EasyJet said: "We always pay compensation if it is due and have an easy form customers can claim through on our website."

From BBC

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