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   Cloud

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   noun

   • 1. a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground: "the sun had disappeared behind a cloud"
   • ▪ an indistinct or billowing mass, especially of smoke or dust: "a cloud of dust" Similar massbillowpallshroudmantleblanketlayersheetcurtaincanopy
   • ▪ a large number of insects or birds moving together: "clouds of orange butterflies" Similar swarmflockflighthivecoveydroveherdmassmultitudehosthordethrongcrowd
   • ▪ a vague patch of color in or on a liquid or transparent surface.
   • 2. a state or cause of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry: "a black cloud hung over their lives" Similar threatmenaceshadowspecterblightgloomdarknesschillpalltroubleproblemworry
   • ▪ a frowning or depressed look: "a cloud passed over Jessica's face"
   • 3. networked computing facilities providing remote data storage and processing services via the internet: "once you are logged in to your cloud storage space, you can upload files to it and share them with others"

   verb

   • 1. (of the sky) become overcast with clouds: "the blue skies clouded over abruptly" Similar become cloudycloud overbecome overcastbecome gloomygrow dimlourblackendarkendimOpposite clear
   • ▪ darken (the sky) with clouds: "the western sky was still clouded"
   • 2. make or become less clear or transparent: "blood pumped out, clouding the water" Similar make cloudymake murkydirtydarkenblackenroilrileOpposite clear
   • ▪ make (a matter or mental process) unclear or uncertain; confuse: "don't allow your personal feelings to cloud your judgment" Similar confusemuddlemake unclearobscurefogbefogmuddyblurOpposite clarify
   • ▪ spoil or mar (something): "the general election was clouded by violence"
   • 3. (of someone's face or eyes) show worry, sorrow, or anger: "his expression clouded over"
   • ▪ (of such an emotion such as worry, sorrow, or anger) show in (someone's face): "suspicion clouded her face"

   Word Origin Old Englishclūd ‘mass of rock or earth’; probably related to clot. cloud (sense 1 of the noun) dates from Middle English.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cloudlet noun

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2. www.cloudflare.com › learning › cloudWhat is the cloud? | Cloud definition | Cloudflare

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   Private cloud: A private cloud is a server, data center, or distributed network wholly dedicated to one organization. Public cloud: A public cloud is a service run by an external vendor that may include servers in one or multiple data centers. Unlike a private cloud, public clouds are shared by multiple organizations.

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   The definition for the cloud can seem murky, but essentially, it’s a term used to describe a global network of servers, each with a unique function. The cloud is not a physical entity, but instead is a vast network of remote servers around the globe which are hooked together and meant to operate as a single ecosystem. These servers are ...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cloudCloud Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   cloud: [noun] a visible mass of particles of condensed vapor (such as water or ice) suspended in the atmosphere of a planet (such as the earth) or moon.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CloudCloud - Wikipedia

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   Weather. In meteorology, a cloud is an aerosol consisting of a visible mass of miniature liquid droplets, frozen crystals, or other particles suspended in the atmosphere of a planetary body or similar space. [ 1] Water or various other chemicals may compose the droplets and crystals. On Earth, clouds are formed as a result of saturation of the ...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLOUD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLOUD definition: 1. a grey or white mass in the sky, made up of very small floating drops of water: 2. a mass of…. Learn more.

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   Cloud definition: a visible collection of particles of water or ice suspended in the air, usually at an elevation above the earth's surface.. See examples of CLOUD used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioncloud noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   The cloud cover is quite dense today. black/grey clouds; thick/dense cloud; The sun went behind a cloud. It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. in cloud The plane was flying in cloud most of the way. through the clouds She could see the sun through the clouds.

9. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › cloudCloud - National Geographic Society

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   Apr 26, 2024 · cloud. noun. visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in Earth's atmosphere. cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) plural noun. microscopic bits of clay, salt, or solid pollutant around which water vapor condenses in clouds to form raindrops. cloud cover.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cloudCloud - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    A cloud is a clump of water vapor that you can see in the sky. Clouds are sometimes white and puffy, and other times so big and gray that they completely block the sun.

11. www.zdnet.com › article › what-is-cloud-computingWhat is cloud computing? Everything you need to know about ...

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    Feb 25, 2022 · Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet ("the cloud") to offer faster ...