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Word: host (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A large number of items; a large inventory.
  • A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
  • A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: ''Heavenly host (of angels)''
  • A person or organization responsible for running an event.
  • A person who allows a guest, particularly into the host?s home.
  • biology A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
  • internet|Unix Any computer attached to a network.
  • networking A computer or software component that provides services.
  • Catholicism The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.
  • evolutionism|genetics An organism bearing certain genetic material.

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Verb:

  • computing|Internet To run software made available to a remote user or process.
  • To perform the role of a host.

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