Meaning & use

domain

noun·Academic

An area of knowledge, activity, or life that belongs to or is controlled by a particular person or field.

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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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