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   Cloud

   /kloud/

   

   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. 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.

3. 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.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › 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.

5. azure.microsoft.com › en-us › resourcesWhat is the Cloud - Definition | Microsoft Azure

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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 ...

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › cloudCloud Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of CLOUD. [count] 1. : a white or gray mass in the sky that is made of many very small drops of water. The sun is shining and there's not a cloud in the sky. a rain cloud. flying high above the clouds. It stopped raining and the sun poked through the clouds. Thick cloud cover [=a large number of clouds in the ...

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

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Meteorologists measure cloud cover, or the amount of the visible sky covered by clouds, in units called oktas. An okta estimates how many eighths of the sky (octo-) is covered in clouds. A clear sky is zero oktas, while a totally overcast or gray sky is eight oktas. Scientists have experimented with a process called cloud seeding for many years ...

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › cloudCloud - definition of cloud by The Free Dictionary

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   Define cloud. cloud synonyms, cloud pronunciation, cloud translation, English dictionary definition of cloud. n. 1. a. A visible body of very fine water droplets or ...