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website

American  
[web-sahyt] / ˈwɛbˌsaɪt /
Also Website, or web site,

noun

Digital Technology.

  1. a connected group of pages on the World Wide Web regarded as a single entity, usually maintained by one person or organization and devoted to a single topic or several closely related topics.

website British  
/ ˈwɛbˌsaɪt /

noun

  1. a group of connected pages on the World Wide Web containing information on a particular subject

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website Scientific  
/ wĕb′sīt′ /

  1. A set of interconnected webpages, usually including a homepage, generally located on the same server, and prepared and maintained as a collection of information by a person, group, or organization.

Etymology

Origin of website

1990–95

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“Adding a fuel surcharge feels like a bridge too far,” said Colleen McDaniel, editor in chief of the Cruise Critic website.

From MarketWatch

The app started being promoted on billboards, government websites, TV commercials and by celebrities.

From The Wall Street Journal

When he returned a few days later, the representative guided him to the SCE website, then told him he’d next have to get the permit from the county.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC understands a letter of claim has been sent to Rightmove seeking just under £1.5bn in damages, claiming the website has "abused a dominant position" in the online property portal market.

From BBC

Starting April 1, a new add-on fee of $200 will be charged, up from the $149 customers paid in March, according to Cathay’s website.

From The Wall Street Journal

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