Meaning & use
domain
An area of knowledge, activity, or life that belongs to or is controlled by a particular person or field.
See it in a sentence
Climate modeling falls squarely within the domain of atmospheric science.
As CEO, she has full authority over the company's domain, from hiring to strategy.
A note on using this word
In technology, domain also refers to a website's unique address, a specialized sense distinct from the general meaning of field of activity.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The address that identifies a website on the internet.
The company registered a new domain before launching its online store.
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