cloud
Relating to services, software, or data storage provided over the internet rather than on a local computer or physical server. In modern technology, it describes a decentralized network of remote servers used to store and process information globally.
Exemplos
3 de 5I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.
I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.
The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.
The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.
Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.
Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a physical cloud as something high up that you can see from anywhere; similarly, 'cloud technology' is data kept 'up' on the internet that you can reach from any location.
Quiz rápido
The company decided to move its database to a ______-based system to improve accessibility for remote workers.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
Exemplos
I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.
everydayI keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.
The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.
formalThe government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.
Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.
informalDon't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.
Academic institutions are increasingly adopting cloud-based research tools to facilitate international collaboration.
academicAcademic institutions are increasingly adopting cloud-based research tools to facilitate international collaboration.
Our quarterly budget includes a significant allocation for cloud infrastructure maintenance and scalability.
businessOur quarterly budget includes a significant allocation for cloud infrastructure maintenance and scalability.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
in the cloud
stored on or available through the internet
head in the clouds
being unrealistic, idealistic, or distracted
every cloud has a silver lining
every bad situation has a positive aspect
Frequentemente confundido com
Cloudy is an adjective describing weather or opaque liquids, whereas 'cloud' used as an adjective specifically refers to internet technology.
Clout refers to power or influence, while cloud refers to the sky or internet storage.
Notas de uso
When used in a technical sense, 'cloud' is usually an attributive noun acting as an adjective (e.g., 'cloud storage'). It is rarely used as a standalone adjective unless hyphenated as 'cloud-based'.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'on the cloud' when referring to data storage; the correct preposition used by native speakers is almost always 'in the cloud'.
Dica de memorização
Think of a physical cloud as something high up that you can see from anywhere; similarly, 'cloud technology' is data kept 'up' on the internet that you can reach from any location.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Old English 'clūd', which originally meant a mass of rock or a hill, later evolving to describe floating water vapor because of their massive, puffy shape.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'the cloud' has revolutionized modern culture by enabling a shift from physical ownership of media (like CDs and DVDs) to digital access and streaming.
Quiz rápido
The company decided to move its database to a ______-based system to improve accessibility for remote workers.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
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