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Domain Name System (DNS)

Domain Name System (DNS): A system that stores information associated with domain names in a distributed database on networks.

Also known as: DNS

Alternative names:

DNS

Verified

🏆 High Consensus

Infrastructure

Definition Sources Related terms

Definition

A system that stores information associated with domain names in a distributed database on networks.

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2: A naming system for computers and network services based on a hierarchy of domains. (UK 2016)
Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external
Definition 3: Domain name system
Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

Sources

1

March 2020 CSC Report

2

The Cyber Glossary

3

Electronic Voting Glossary

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