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noun

hosting

HOHS-tihng
noun
1
The act of running and maintaining a website or computer service for someone else.
"The company offers cheap web hosting for small businesses."
2
The act of running or presenting an event or show.
"Hosting the annual conference takes months of planning."

How to Use Hosting

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In plain EnglishRunning a website or online service on someone's behalf, or organizing and presenting an event.

Common pairings
web hosting hosting provider hosting duties

Word Forms

hostings plural

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