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Cloud-Based

/klaʊd beɪst/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Referring to services or applications that are hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet.

    "Many businesses are shifting to cloud-based solutions to enhance their operational efficiency."
  2. 2

    Describing software or systems that utilize cloud computing technology.

    "The cloud-based software allows users to collaborate in real-time from different locations."

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The term 'cloud-based' combines 'cloud', referring to internet-based services, and 'based', indicating a foundation or reliance on something. The concept emerged in the late 1990s with the rise of cloud computing, evolving from earlier terms related to networked computing.

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