domain

Function's input set

A domain is an area, either physical or abstract, that is separate from others because of unique qualities.

The public domain includes everything freely available to or concerning the public.

A domain expert is someone who is an authority on a particular topic.

Historically, a domain was all the territory governed by a particular ruler.

Today, we encounter domain most frequently in connection with the internet: The company has purchased a group of domain names in preparation for its launch.

web

website

Online page collection

extension · nameserver · expiration · transfer · parking · redirect · dot-com · cybersquatting · address · suffix

taxonomy

classification

Systematic grouping by traits

division · order · family · genus · species · class · phylum · taxon · nomenclature · rank

territory

land

Earth's solid surface

  • regionIndefinite bounded area
  • provinceRegional administrative district
  • realmGoverned territory or sphere

empire · kingdom · border · boundary · demarcation · sovereignty · annexation · colony · enclave · terrain

expertise

specialization

Concentrated expertise in one field

proficiency · knowledge · competence · discipline · sector · sphere · specialty · subject · profession · industry

jurisdiction

court

Trial venue or sports surface

judicial · jurisprudence · legislation · statute · regulation · judiciary · litigation · adjudication · prosecution · venue

monarchy

monarch

Hereditary supreme ruler

  • dynastySuccessive family rulers
  • throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
  • crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece

royal · royalty · palace · court · noble · regent · prince · queen · king · duke

Categories
Opposites
mathematical function theory

domainrange

Extent of variation

image

territorial control

domainno man's land

Unowned space between enemies

surrender · wasteland · yielding · wilderness · uncharted territory

expertise/authority

domainterra incognita

Unexplored or unknown region

blind spot · weakness · incompetence

Phrases
Family

domains, subdomain, domain name, domain names

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G