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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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   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.

3. 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.

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

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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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLOUD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word cloud, from a mass of water vapour in the sky to a network of remote servers in computing. See synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of cloud in different contexts.

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   What is cloud noun?

   • Definition of cloud noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [countable, uncountable] a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water Dark clouds were gathering in the west. The cloud cover is quite dense today. The sun went behind a cloud. It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky.

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   What is a cloud in the sky?

   • [countable, uncountable] a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water Dark clouds were gathering in the west. The cloud cover is quite dense today. 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.

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   What does it mean if someone is under a cloud?

   • if somebody is under a cloud, other people think that they have done something wrong and do not trust them She left the company under a cloud. Definition of cloud noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does a cloud look like?

   • A cloud is a mass of water vapour that floats in the sky. Clouds are usually white or grey in colour. ...the varied shapes of the clouds. The sky was almost entirely obscured by cloud. ...the risks involved in flying through cloud. A cloud of something such as smoke or dust is a mass of it floating in the air.

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   What is cloud computing & how does it work?

   • "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.

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   What does it mean if something clouds a situation?

   • [VERB noun] If you say that something clouds a situation, you mean that it makes it unpleasant. If your eyes or face cloud or if sadness or anger clouds them, your eyes or your face suddenly show sadness or anger. Trish's face clouded with disappointment. [VERB with noun] As he looked at Katherine, great sorrow clouded his eyes. [VERB noun]

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    1 day ago · Cloud computing is web-connected servers and software that users can access and use over the internet. Learn about the different types of cloud deployment models, service layers, and how the cloud can help your business save money, become more agile, and operate more efficiently.