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domain

noun

dō-ˈmān

Definition of domain

as in realm

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a museum director who is one of the most powerful figures in the art domain

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Recent Examples of domain In some key use cases, domain-specific models beat the generic LLMs by being both more effective and cheaper. — Chris Burchett, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The difficult step is mixing different machines According to SCMP, CETC describes the ultimate objective as a heterogeneous, all-domain swarm, in which different uncrewed platforms can cooperate across air, land and sea. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 Brough notes this is an entirely new product, blending high-end craftsmanship with design thinking from both the performance car and motorcycle domains. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Its domains have grown organically over centuries, each centered around its own objects, methods, and questions. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domain

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Noun

Consider Einstein's iconic theory of gravity, general relativity, and the elusive realm of quantum mechanics.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Garmin Vivoactive 5 Deal Oh, Garmin—a royal name in the fitness and health tracking realm.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of realm

Noun

The rain could trigger flash flooding and mudslides, particularly in mountainous areas.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The encouraging part for Liverpool is that Brughmans already has the physical tools to improve in this area, most notably a pair of enormous hands.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of area

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Colonizers call it voluntary emigration, but there is nothing voluntary about fleeing after your home has been bombed, your fields poisoned, your water cut off and your child buried.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Before the Bills made this decision, NFL field director Nick Pappas wanted to meet with the Highmark Stadium grounds crew to see the field for himself.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of field

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At one point in the third quarter of South Carolina’s shutout win, athletic director Jeremiah Donati and other athletic department staffers were handing out free water bottles to fans.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
States are passing laws requiring their education departments to create such guidance; Maryland, Idaho, Oklahoma and Virginia all added new laws this year, reported K-12 Dive.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of department

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The parasol Jepsen brings on our walk is the same shade, as is her engagement ring, as are her eyes and some of her French-tip nails.

— Katie Heaney, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
From there, a 10-minute walk along the area’s main avenue, Travessera Les Corts, brings you to a succession of bars sitting in the shadow of the stadium.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of walk

Noun

In the days since, a flood of deals have been announced to bring Chinese robotaxis, laptops, AI models, and data centers to the kingdom — while putting the competition for tech dominance between China and the US into stark relief.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The king arbitrarily gives up his power and divides his kingdom among his children.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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