cloud computing

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uncountable noun cloud computing Cloud computing is a model of computer use in which services that are available on the Internet are provided to users on a temporary basis. 3
noun cloud computing a model of computer use in which services stored on the internet are provided to users on a temporary basis 3
noun cloud computing Internet-based computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked so as to allow sharing of data-processing tasks, centralized data storage, and online access to computer services or resources. 1
noun Definition of cloud computing in Technology (architecture) A loosely defined term for any system providing access via the Internet to processing power, storage, software or other computing services, often via a web browser. Typically these services will be rented from an external company that hosts and manages them. 1
noun cloud computing (Informal) (computing) Computing services provided over the Internet (or "cloud"), whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand. 0

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