Cloud-computing
noun
1.
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.
noun
1.
a model of computer use in which services stored on the internet are provided to users on a temporary basis
noun
a type of computing based on sharing computing resources rather than having local servers or personal devices to handle applications
Examples
Cloud computing has started to obtain mass appeal in corporate data centers as it enables the data center to operate like the Internet.
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