cloud computing

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data

🔗 Details

Word forms

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Collocations

cloud computing servicescloud computing platformcloud computing infrastructurecloud computing providercloud computing solutionscloud computing environment

Derivatives

cloud-basedcloud-nativecloud-enabled

Synonyms

cloud servicescloud technologyon-demand computingutility computing

Antonyms

on-premises computinglocal computing

Commonly confused

cloud storage
EN: 'Cloud storage' refers specifically to storing data remotely, while 'cloud computing' refers to delivering computing resources (processing power, software, databases) over the internet.
edge computing
EN: 'Edge computing' processes data near the source (locally), while 'cloud computing' processes data in centralized remote data centers.

Spelling tips

EN: Write as two separate words ('cloud computing'), not hyphenated ('cloud-computing') or as one word ('cloudcomputing').

💬 Examples

  1. The company switched to cloud computing to improve scalability and reduce costs.