cloud computing

noun

: the practice of storing regularly used computer data on multiple servers that can be accessed through the Internet

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The proposals, which must be approved by all 27 member states, include new actions to bolster advanced chip manufacturing and homegrown cloud computing. Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 June 2026 The surge is being driven largely by growing demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 June 2026 The exhibitors are a broad mix of familiar consumer tech giants, startups, cloud computing entities, semiconductor firms, OEMs, and component and system makers. John Burek, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 The company ceased clinging exclusively to Windows and aggressively pivoted toward cloud computing, artificial intelligence and open platforms. Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloud computing

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First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cloud computing was in 1996

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“Cloud computing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20computing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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cloud computing

noun
: the practice of storing regularly used computer data on multiple servers that can be accessed through the Internet
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