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   cloud

   /klaʊd/

   noun

   • 1. a visible mass of condensed watery vapour floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the general level of 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
   • ▪ an opaque patch within a transparent substance.
   • 2. used to refer to a state or cause of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry: "the only cloud on the immediate horizon is raising a mortgage" Similar threatmenaceshadowspectreblightgloomdarknesschillpalltroubleproblemworry
   • ▪ 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: "there's a rich, complex, shared data store in the cloud"

   verb

   • 1. (of the sky) become overcast or gloomy: "the blue skies clouded over abruptly" Similar become cloudycloud overbecome overcastbecome gloomygrow dimlourblackendarkendimOpposite clear
   • ▪ darken (the sky) with cloud: "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: "don't allow your personal feelings to cloud your judgement" Similar confusemuddlemake unclearobscurefogbefogmuddyblurOpposite clarify
   • ▪ spoil (something): "the general election was clouded by violence"
   • 3. (of someone's face or eyes) show an emotion such as worry, sorrow, or anger: "his expression clouded over"
   • ▪ (of 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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   "The cloud" refers to servers that are accessed over the Internet, and the software and databases that run on those servers. Cloud servers are located in data centers all over the world. By using cloud computing, users and companies do not have to manage physical servers themselves or run software applications on their own machines.

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

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   The cloud is a metaphor for a global network of remote servers that operates as a single ecosystem, commonly associated with the Internet.

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

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   a computer network where files and programs can be stored, especially the internet: All the photographs are kept on the cloud rather than on hard drives. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Idioms. be on cloud nine. be under a cloud. a cloud hanging over someone. a cloud on the horizon. a dark cloud. every cloud has a silver lining. cloud.

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

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   The meaning of CLOUD is 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. How to use cloud in a sentence.

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

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   For other uses, see Cloud (disambiguation). 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.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › cloudCLOUD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a visible collection of particles of water or ice suspended in the air, usually at an elevation above the earth's surface. Synonyms: vapor. any similar mass, especially of smoke or dust. a dim or obscure area in something otherwise clear or transparent. a patch or spot differing in color from the surrounding surface.

8. cloud.google.com › learn › what-is-cloud-computingWhat is Cloud Computing? | Google Cloud

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   Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computing resources (such as storage and infrastructure), as services over the internet. It eliminates the need for individuals and...

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

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Clouds form when air becomes saturated, or filled, with water vapor. Warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air, so lowering the temperature of an air mass is like squeezing a sponge. Clouds are the visible result of that squeeze of cooler, moist air. Moist air becomes cloudy with only slight cooling.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcloud noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    [countable] something that makes you feel sad or anxious. Her father's illness cast a cloud over her wedding day. The only dark cloud on the horizon was that they might have to move house. He still has a cloud of suspicion hanging over him. the cloud.

11. www.sdxcentral.com › cloud › definitionsWhat is the cloud? Technology, advantages and disadvantages

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    What is the cloud? Technology, advantages and disadvantages. SDxCentral Staff. Share this content: The cloud enables anyone with an internet connection to access IT resources on-demand, such as...